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Witness murdered in Essex (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the murder of company director Roy Herterick(?) in Essex, thought to be connected to him giving evidence against a gang member in court. Male reporter not identified.
Tackling prison overcrowding (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on measures being taken to tackle overcrowding in British gaols. With comment from Secretary of Preservation of the Rights of Prisoners (PROP), Jim Cogan; and Prison Officers Association District...
Last run of Deltic locomotive (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the special last run of the Deltic diesel locomotive which is being decommissioned, ending at Kings Cross station in London, history of the locomotive, steam trains, and train enthusiasts. With...
Murderous gangster pair imprisoned (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the case of gangsters Michael Jamieson and James Anderson who received life sentences for 4 murders and an attempted murder and robberies in London. Includes Detective Chief Superintendent, John...
Policies of new Greek Prime Minister (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the new Prime Minister of Greece, Andreas Papandreou, and his foreign and domestic policies. Male reporter not identified.
Mass Amsterdam peace march (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a peace march in Amsterdam, including interview with one of the organisers, Willem Fenn(?), on the logistics of controlling the numbers expected to attend. Male reporter not identified.
Reagan on nuclear war and Soviet build-up (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the speech made by US President-elect Ronald Reagan on his proposals to reduce the risk of nuclear confrontation in the face of Soviet military build-up. With excerpts of speech. Male reporter not...
Pilin Leon wins Miss World (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the winning of this year’s Miss World competition at the Albert Hall in London by Pilin Leon. Includes announcement of winner; Pilin Leon on winning. Male reporter not identified.
Royal chef appointed (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Rosanna Lloyd, who has just been appointed as a chef for the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, at their Gloucestershire mansion. With comment from Andrew Stirling,...
GLC loses appeal on transport fares (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Appeal Court decision not to allow the GLC to lower transport fares despite its election manifesto promise to do so, and reaction to the decision. Leader of the Greater London Council Ken...