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Mass funeral after explosion at Spanish school (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the funeral of 48 children and 3 adults killed in a gas explosion at a school in the town of Ortuella in northern Spain (23/10/80). Male reporter not identified.
Munich Oktoberfest bomb attack (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a bomb explosion at the Munich Oktoberfest beer festival in West Germany. Male reporter not identified.
Gang of Four trial in China (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report from China on the trial of the so-called Gang of Four, including Jiang Qing, widow of the late leader Mao Tse-Tung. (North American) male reporter in China not identified (addressed only as Brian);...
Iran-Iraq War - UN debate (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in which debate focused on the Iran-Iraq War. Speakers include: Donald McHenry, US delegate; Ali Shams Ardakani, Iranian ambassador. Female reporter...
Queen in Rome - Meeting with Pope (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to Rome (10/80) - their first visit to Italy since 05/61, with their itinerary including a meeting with Pope John Paul II at the...
Gang of Four trial in China (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report from China on the trial of the so-called Gang of Four, including Jiang Qing, widow of the late leader Mao Tse-Tung. (North American) male reporter in China not identified (addressed only as Brian)....
Independence anniversary rally in Poland (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a rally in Warsaw, Poland, to commemorate the sixty-second anniversary of the country’s independence. The march took place during a time of civil unrest in the country with the rise of the free...
NASA Voyager probe reaches Saturn (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the progress of the NASA Voyager space probe as it reaches Saturn. Includes interviews with astronomer Carl Sagan; unidentified NASA spokesman.
Prince Charles visits India (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on reaction to the official visit of Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) to India, where his itinerary includes a meeting with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Male correspondent not identified; male studio...
BBC musicians’ strike (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the continuing Musicians Union strike at the BBC following the corporation’s decision to cut staff and orchestras. Male reporter not identified (poss. Rodney Bennett?). Sound in mono.