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Operation Eagle Claw fails (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Andrew Manderstam reports back on the aftermath of the failure of Operation Eagle Claw, the secret mission to rescue American hostages held in Iran (on 24/04/80) and US reaction to the treatment of the dead...
US stance on Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and hostage crisis (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports back on the contents of a press conference featuring US President Jimmy Carter, with the topics covered including the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, and proposals to gain...
Carter visit after Mount St Helens eruption (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on US President Jimmy Carter’s visit to Washington state following the Mount St Helens volcanic eruption. Include press statement by President Carter.
US delegation visits Tehran (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the return to the United States from Iran of an unofficial delegation of ten Americans led by former US Attorney General Ramsay Clark after an attempt to secure the release of US...
Operation Eagle Claw - response in US (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports back on the political reaction and fallout in the United States to Operation Eagle Claw - the abortive American raid on 24/04/80 in Iran to free US hostages, leading to the death...
Criticism of Jimmy Carter policies (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on comments made by former US President Gerald Ford and Republican Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan about President Jimmy Carter, over his leadership, his foreign policy, and economic record. Male...
Iranian hostages - Barbara Timm visit to Tehran (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the attempted 2nd visit to Iran of Barbara Timm, to visit her son, US Marine Kevin Hermening, who is being held hostage at the American embassy in Tehran. Speaking are: John...
Leonard Cheshire foundation (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Douglas Cameron reports on the role of the Leonard Cheshire Foundation providing support to and housing disabled people. The homes and the running of the homes is described. Speaking are: Christopher...
Dunkirk evacuation 40th anniversary (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Dickie Arbiter reports on the reunion of veterans during the 40 year anniversary commemorations of the evacuation of Dunkirk Harbour in France during the Second World War.
Motorway service stations privatisation (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the announcement by Transport Minister Norman Fowler about Government plans to privatise British motorway service stations. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Murphy?).