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Alexandra Palace fire - Unfortunate history (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report examining the history of the ill-fated Alexandra Palace in Haringey, north London following a major fire at the venue on 10/07/80. Includes archive BBC TV broadcast featuring Leslie Mitchell;...
Concorde aircraft decision (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Interview
Report on the decision not to build any more new Concorde aircraft. Includes an archive recording of the plane’s first inaugural commercial flight in 1976; archive interview with UK Trade Secretary, Peter...
James Goldsmith complaint - Press Council decision (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the decision of the Press Council to uphold a complaint against the magazine, Now! regarding a review written by its owner, Sir James Goldsmith, and in a separate adjudication to reject a complaint...
London Transport financial losses (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the announcement of heavy financial losses for London Transport over the previous financial year. Female reporter not identified (poss. Jo Andrews?).
Jesus Christ Superstar closes (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the last performance of the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palace Theatre in Cambridge Circus, London, after eight years and three thousand performances. Includes interviews with actors...
Death of Helen Smith - Father’s investigation (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the investigation by Ron Smith into the death of his daughter Helen Smith in Saudi Arabia in 1979. Includes excerpt of interview with Ron Smith. Male reporter not identified.
Labour leadership contest - Michael Foot to stand (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Peter Murphy reports on the decision of Labour MP Michael Foot to stand for the leadership of the Labour Party following the resignation of James Callaghan. Includes comment from Michael Foot and fellow left...
10,000th disabled car presented at Downing Street (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report from No 10 Downing Street on the presentation by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the 10,000th car (and 3 others) provided by the Motability Scheme for disabled people. Includes press interviews...
James Callaghan speech to Cooperative Society (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Report on a speech (including excerpts) to the Cooperative Society in Manchester by Labour Party leader and former UK Prime Minister Jim Callaghan, prior to his party’s annual conference in Blackpool,...
TUC-Government meeting (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the meeting between the TUC General Council and members of the Cabinet at Downing Street for talks about the Government’s economic policy and the high levels of unemployment in the UK (14/10/80)....