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Duchess of Windsor’s health declines (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the deterioration in health of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (formerly Wallis Simpson) at her home in the United States. Male reporter not identified.
Mount St Helens eruption - account and damage (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the eruption of Mount St Helens in Washington state, USA. Includes an account of the eruption and the damage caused. Male North American reporter not identified.
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - international response (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on international reaction to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and on a call by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for the withdrawal of troops- female reporter not identified. Also includes...
James Callaghan on Labour future (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) by Labour Party leader James Callaghan in South Wales where he speaks about the future of the party and the preservation of the constitution. Male reporter not identified...
Rolls-Royce bribery scandal inquiry clears Frank Turner (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the result of an inquiry into bribery allegations made by Labour MP Jeff Rooker (18/06/80) against Rolls-Royce executive Frank Turner. Includes interviews with Rolls-Royce Vice-Chairman Ashley...
Rolls-Royce bribery scandal inquiry (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the aftermath of an inquiry into bribery allegations made by Labour MP Jeff Rooker (18/06/80) against Rolls-Royce executive Frank Turner. Includes interviews with Rolls-Royce Vice-Chairman Ashley...
Labour special conference at Wembley (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on discussions at a special Labour Party conference at Wembley Conference Centre in London on 31/05/80 on the future of the party and possible changes to the constitution. Male reporter not identified.
Unemployment figures at record high (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Allen reports on a House of Commons debate following the release of the Government’s latest unemployment figures showing record levels of people out of work in the UK. Speaking are: Employment...
Israeli response to EEC leaders proposals (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the reaction of the Israeli Government to proposals on Middle East peace process agreed by EEC leaders at a summit in Venice where an invitation was made to the PLO for talks. Male reporter not...
NUM conference in Eastbourne (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the NUM conference in Eastbourne with debate focusing on the possible closure of pits. Speaking are: Scottish miners leader Mick McGahey; Yorkshire miners leader Arthur Scargill; National Coal...