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Motherdear at Ambassadors review (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Review of a stage performance at the Ambassadors Theatre, London, of Motherdear, written by Royce Ryton and starring Margaret Lockwood and Polly James. Female reporter not identified (poss. Sue Jameson).
Start of hunger strike at Maze Prison (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Eamonn Mallie reports from Northern Ireland on the start of a hunger strike by republican prisoners at the Maze Prison in Belfast in protest against the UK Government’s refusal to grant them political...
Funeral of PC Frank O’Neill (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the funeral in Lewisham of Police Constable Frank O’Neill, who died from stab wounds while on patrol in south London (25/10/80). The service was conducted by Father Dillon and was attended by...
Early opening of Frankland Prison (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the early opening of the new Frankland Prison near Durham as a result of emergency measures introduced by Home Secretary, William Whitelaw during a strike by prison officers. Male reporter not...
BL Metro launch (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the launch of the new British Leyland Metro car. Male reporter not identified.
Parliamentary bill on prison measures (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a Parliamentary bill introduced by Home Secretary, William Whitelaw enabling him to counteract the effects of the current prison officers’ dispute, and on a possible Government rebellion over the...
Prince Charles rides at Plumpton (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report from Plumpton Racecourse in Sussex on the debut as an amateur jockey of the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) on his mount Long Wharf (04/03/80). Includes race announcement; interview with former...
Lewisham-GLC row over police (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a row between Labour-run Lewisham Council and the Conservative-controlled Greater London Council over the payment of police rates and the banning of a National Front march. Includes interview with...
1980 Eurovision Song Contest - Victory for Ireland (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Music; Interview
Report on the victory of Irish singer Johnny Logan in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest in The Hague, Holland. Includes recording of the winning entry, What’s Another Year. Includes interview with...
Alcatraz Prison as tourist attraction (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the popularity as a tourist attraction of the former federal prison on Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco, California. Includes interview with Tina Yee(?), guide. Male reporter not...