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Chiswick refuge (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Report on the Chiswick Family Rescue Centre for victims of domestic violence, its history, effect on treating victims, and opposition to it, and poor living conditions due to lack of funds. Speaking are:...
Toxteth riots aftermath (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on criticism by Jim Jardine, Police Federation, of the local police authority criticism of Merseyside Police handling of the Toxteth riots and church involvement in the riots, and reaction to his...
Princess Di switches on Christmas lights (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the first solo appearance of the Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, as she switches on the Christmas lights in Regent Street, London. The princess makes a speech before switching on the lights....
Playboy takeover (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the takeover of the Playboy gaming interests in Britain by Trident Television after two casinos were refused license renewal largely due to foreign ownership. A statement is read on behalf of...
Remembrance day service (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Music
Report on a Royal British Legion Remembrance Day ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall which was attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Princess Diana (who is pregnant). The Last Post...
GLC Fares Fair appeal (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the Appeal Court case on the Greater London Council Fares Fair policy after Bromley Council complained that it was unreasonable to use taxation to subsidise London Transport. The judgement is...
GLC lose appeal on fares policy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Appeal Court ruling that fares cuts for London Transport introduced by the Greater London Council (GLC) were illegal after a complaint was lodged by Bromley Council over use of supplementary...
Lord Lucan disappearance (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Music
Report on the 7th anniversary of the disappearance of Lord Lucan looking back at the case, his disappearance and whether he is dead. Local drinker Peter Baden(?) describes the scene when Veronica, Countess...
Barry Calvert scandal (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the missing Sheffield liquidator, Barry Calvert, after compensation cheques to redundant workers were not honoured. Labour MP Alf Morris comments. Male reporter and male interviewer not identified.
Toddler abducted by father (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the abduction of toddler Emma Daley(?) who was found in a bed and breakfast in Ireland with her father, Peter Daley(?). With comment from landlady Mary Doyle who alerted the police; Peter Daley (in...