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Verdict in trial of Peter Sutcliffe (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the verdict in the Yorkshire Ripper trial at the Old Bailey. Peter Sutcliffe was found guilty on all 13 counts of murder by a majority of ten to two. Male reporter not identified.
Wood Green riot (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on rioting and looting in Wood Green, North London by approximately 500 youths. Police believe the disturbances were pre-arranged while rioters say the reasons behind it were unemployment and police...
Southall riot (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the clashes in Southall, London between the Asian community, skinheads and police. Local people say outsiders were drafted into the area to start violence. Speaking are: Community Relations...
Riots across UK (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on political reaction to rioting and looting across cities in the UK from Leader of the House of Commons Francis Pym, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Shirley Williams of the SDP; and on latest...
Thatcher visit to Toxteth after riot (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s surprise visit to the site of the Liverpool riot in the Toxteth area of the city and Princes Park Hospital which was affected by the riots. Includes vox pop...
Outbursts of skinhead trouble (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Vox pop
Mike Rowbottom reports on sporadic outbursts of hooliganism from white skinheads across London, notably in Woolwich where a group had assembled to watch a band in a local music venue. Includes actuality of...
Aftermath of Brixton police raid (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Dave Loyn? reports on a police raid in Brixton where private homes and property were said to be destroyed by the police with sledgehammers and knives, working on a tip-off that they would find petrol bomb...
Brixton police raids (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Phil Longman reports on Home Office officials and a Metropolitan Police assessor touring homes to see the damage following a police raid in Railton Road, Brixton. Speaking are: Home Office official Robert...
Coal miners large pay claim (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on NUM conference resolution to demand a minimum wage of 100 pounds per week for miners, a rise of 23 percent, with the threat of industrial action if the claim is not met. With speeches by South...
Time Out magazine dispute (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a pay dispute at Time Out Magazine between staff and management over pay. The magazine was originally created with piety in mind where each member of staff would get paid the same regardless, when...