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Zimbabwe independence - Prince Charles arrival (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Sharp reports back on the arrival of Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe prior to independence celebrations in the country. Male studio reporter not identified.
Zimbabwe independence preparations (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury on preparations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe for Independence Day celebrations following the victory of Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the country’s multi-ethnic elections....
Zimbabwe independence celebrations (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech; Music
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury during Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe as riot police use tear gas interrupting a concert by Bob Marley and The Wailers. Includes introduction and start...
Zimbabwe independence - flag raising (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury as the new flag is raised during Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe and a 21-gun salute and flypast take place. Crowds cheer.
Gabriella Brum resigns as Miss World (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the resignation of Miss World 1980, Gabriella Brum of West Germany, less than twenty-four hours after she was crowned. Female reporter not identified.
Funeral of Lady Isobel Barnett (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview; Tribute
Report on the funeral at St Mary Magdalene at Knighton near Leicester, of British radio and television personality Lady Isobel Barnett, following her death by suicide. Speakers include The Very Reverend Alan...
BL workers to strike over 6.8 percent pay offer (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Vivian White reports on the decision of British Leyland shop stewards to strike over a 6.8 percent pay offer. Includes interviews with Grenville Hawley, Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU); Terry...
Lord Kagan fraud trial in Leeds (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial at Leeds Crown Court of businessman Lord Kagan (Joseph Kagan), on charges of theft and falsifying documents. Male reporter not identified.
Lord Kagan sentenced - Harold Wilson reaction (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the reaction of former prime minister Sir Harold Wilson to the sentencing at Leeds Crown Court of businessman Lord Kagan (Joseph Kagan), convicted of theft. Female reporter not identified.
Trial of Henry MacKenney - Life sentence imposed (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the scenes at the Old Bailey on the awarding of a life sentence to Henry MacKenney (also known as Big H) for four murders. Male reporter not identified.