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Boston World Airways plane crash (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on an air accident where a World Airways McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF jet ended up in the waters of Boston Harbour after skidding on runway ice at Logan Airport (23/01/82). Includes interview with...
Ian Paisley visit to US cancelled (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the cancelled visit of DUP leader Ian Paisley to the United States, where he was scheduled to address the National Press Club in Washington, and on his subsequent visit to...
Commons debate on DeLorean insolvency (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Allen reports on a House of Commons debate on the insolvency of the Belfast based car manufacturer DeLorean Motor Company and the Government financial package to try and rescue the company. Speaking...
Times newspaper saved from closure after industrial actions (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the agreement reached between News Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch and print and clerical unions over staff redundancies at The Times and Sunday Times. Also speculates over the future of Times...
Joe Gormley and Derek Ezra meeting (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a meeting between NUM President Joe Gormley and NCB Chairman Derek Ezra. Includes press statements by Joe Gormley and Derek Ezra, with both men on the brink of retirement. Male reporter not...
Railways tribunal meeting (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report from the Connaught Rooms in London on the meeting of ASLEF and British Rail representatives at a Railways Tribunal in an attempt to settle the ongoing dispute over flexible rostering. Includes...
ASLEF rail strike - comparison with 1955 dispute (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report looking back at an ASLEF rail strike in 1955, with a comparison made with the current dispute over the issue of flexible rostering. Female reporter not identified.
Victoria rail guards strike (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on public reaction to an unofficial strike by rail guards at Victoria Station in Central London including violence. With comment from Brighton commuters including John Isaac(?). Male reporter not...
Laker Airways collapses as receivers called in (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the financial state of low cost airline Laker Airways after the official receiver was called in. Speaking are: company founder Freddie Laker; Bill Waltrip, Pan Am. Male reporter not identified...
Laker Airways collapse - staff response (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the response of Laker Airways staff after the financial collapse of the company. Includes interviews with Captain Roger Wetherell; Joy Perrier(?). Female reporter not identified.