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Martial law in Poland - defection of ambassador (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the announcement that Poland’s ambassador to Japan, Zdislaw Rurarz, has been granted asylum in the United States, following the declaration of martial law by the Polish authorities. Male reporter...
Wyszynski cross destroyed in Warsaw (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report from Victoria Square in Warsaw about the creation of a cross commemorating the death of Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski on 28/05/81 and its destruction by East German aid lorries. Female reporter not...
Vigil commemorates Gdansk demonstration (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a vigil in London commemorating the events in the Polish city of Gdasnk in 1970 when anti-government demonstrations led to the downfall of communist leader Wladyslaw Gomulka. Includes interview...
Aftermath of martial law declaration in Poland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the visit of Pope John Paul II’s envoy Archbishop Luigi Poggi to Poland following the declaration of martial law and banning of the Solidarity trade union. Also examines strained relations...
Martial law in Poland - US reaction (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports from the United States about reaction to Soviet reports regarding the declaration of martial law in Poland and the banning of the Solidarity trade union. Also looks at possible...
Martial law in Poland - Rakowski’s visit to Bonn (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the visit of Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mieczyslaw Rakowski, to Bonn for talks with West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. The official visit followed the implementation of martial law in...
Martial law in Poland - US embargo (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports from the United States on announcement of an economic embargo on particular services and products to the Soviet Union and Poland following implementation of martial law by the...
Commons debates Scarman report (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a House of Commons debate following publication of the Scarman Report into riots in Brixton, South London and Toxteth in Liverpool in 1981 where many of the findings where endorsed and calls made...
Scarman report reaction (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Dave Loyn reports on reaction to the findings of the Scarman Report into the causes of the riots in Brixton in South London and Toxteth in Liverpool in 1981. Includes interview with Brixton resident during...
Lord Scarman profile (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Profile of Lord Scarman (Leslie Scarman) following the publication of his report into the riots in Brixton, South London and Toxteth in Liverpool in 1981. Includes interviews with Lord Scarman; Professor...