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Mother of Kray twins dies (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the death of Violet Kray, the mother of London East End gangland criminals Ronnie Kray and Reggie Kray, with background on their lives and imprisonment. Includes interviews with elder brother...
Mother of Kray twins dies (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Tim Crook reports on the funeral in Chingford, Essex, of Violet Kray, the mother of London East End gangland criminals Ronnie Kray and Reggie Kray and looking back at the criminal career of the twins....
Violet Kray funeral (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Tim Crook reports on the funeral of Violet Kray, mother of the infamous Kray twins, Reggie and Ronnie, at Chingford. Includes vox pop with neighbours and funeral attendees; interview with Reverend Charles...
Susan Maxwell memorial service (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report describing the memorial service for 11-year-old Susan Maxwell after her body was found in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, miles away from her home in Cornhill-on-Tweed on the Scottish border. Includes...
QE2 refurbished after Falklands duty (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music
Report on the initial voyage from Southampton, following refurbishment, of the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), after the ship was used to carry troops to the Falkland Islands during the Falklands war. Speaking are:...
Grouse in Scotland dwindling (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the dwindling numbers and smaller size of grouse in Scotland. Speaking are: game consultant Arthur Cadman; biologist Dr Adam Watson. Male reporter not identified.
Lombard Lane bomb - Possible Welsh connection (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the detonation of a terrorist bomb in Lombard Lane in the City of London, possibly by the Welsh Army of Workers. Speakers include: Barry Powell, News of the World reporter; City of London Police...
Birmingham bombing - Possible Welsh connection (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the bombing of the Birmingham Water Board offices. A group called the Wales Army of Workers has admitted responsibility. Male reporter not identified.
Closure of Swan and Edgar - Store manager’s reaction (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the closure of the Swan and Edgar department store in Piccadilly Circus in central London. Includes interview with the store’s general manager, Yostar(?) Husan(?). Female reporter not identified.
Rape verdict causes outrage (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the controversial sentencing of John William Allen, whom Judge Bertrand Richards fined two thousand pounds for raping a young female hitchhiker and accused the girl of contributory negligence....