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Billy Carter investigation - Decision of committee (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the decision of the US Senate Judiciary Committee, in the case of President Jimmy Carter’s brother Billy Carter and his involvement with the Libyan Government. Speakers...
John Lennon memorial service speculation (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Andrew Manderstam reports on the speculation surrounding the venue for the memorial service of murdered Beatle, John Lennon. Male studio reporter not identified.
Death of Shah - Repercussions (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the death of the Shah of Iran (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi), and its possible repercussions for the US hostages still held hostage at the American Embassy in Tehran. Speakers include:...
Billy Carter investigation - Libyan link (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on the involvement of Billy Carter, the brother of US President Jimmy Carter, with Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi and the Libyan Government. Speakers include: Billy Carter; Republican...
James Hobson on his appointment to Yorkshire Ripper investigation (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the appointment of a new detective in charge of the Yorkshire Ripper murder investigation. Includes excerpt of a press conference with Detective Chief Superintendent James Hobson of West Yorkshire...
Whitelaw criticises rioters and praises police (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) to the Royal Society of St George in the City of London, by Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw (24/04/81). He discusses recent riots in London and criticises those involved in...
Brixton 5 weeks after riots (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Angie Bray reports from Brixton, South London on reaction to the riots there (11/04/81) 5 weeks ago, and to the public inquiry recently started led by Lord Scarman (Leslie Scarman), with comment on the...
Mass unemployment - Strabane report (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report from Strabane in Northern Ireland, where unemployment rates have been recorded as the highest in the UK. Speakers include: Vice- Chairman of Strabane Council, Robert Fleming; Dan Smith, Smith Brothers...
BL strike decision - Response to Edwardes threats (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on the decision to strike by British Leyland workers in response to proposed closure threats by Chief Executive, Sir Michael Edwardes. Speakers include: BL staff (not identified); Jack Adams,...
British Leyland dispute - Longbridge decision (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview; Press conference
Report on the decision of British Leyland workers regarding possible strike action, and the vote to return to work at the Longbridge Plant near Birmingham. Speakers include: Jack Adams, union representative;...