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Laker Airways collapse - bid for new licence (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the attempt by Sir Freddie Laker to obtain his licence from the Civil Aviation Authority after the announcement of a rescue package for his bankrupt Laker Airways company, headed by Lonrho chairman...
Laker Airways collapse - staff at Downing Street (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from Downing Street in Central London during a demonstration by Laker Airways staff in an attempt to obtain Government money to rescue the bankrupt company. Speaking are: a female staff member (not...
Laker Airways collapse - reaction and background (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Advertisement
Report on background and aftermath of the collapse of Laker Airways after the company fell into the hands of the receivers. Speaking are: company founder Freddie Laker as part of a Laker advert; Laker...
Laker Airways collapse - rally at Hyde Park (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on a rally at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, Central London, intended to raise public support for the People’s Airline â the new business venture of Sir Freddie Laker after the financial collapse...
Laker Airways collapse - Parliamentary reaction (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on Parliamentary reaction to the collapse of Laker Airways after the company fell into the hands of the receivers. Speaking are: aviation minister Iain Sproat; Labour MP Norman Atkinson; Labour MP...
Post Office bravery award winners (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the presentation of bravery awards by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to postal workers William Howe(?), Frank Barlow, Janet King and Cyril King, after the prevention of armed robberies. Includes...
Billy Bremner libel case (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a libel case brought by footballer Billy Bremner against the Sunday People newspaper after allegations over match-fixing during his career as captain of Leeds United. Includes press statement by...
Cardowan Colliery explosion (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on an underground explosion at Cardowan Colliery near Glasgow resulting in injuries to twenty miners. Speaking are: witness Robert Tennant; rescuer George Nelson. Male reporter and female interviewer...
Prince opens new Craft Council Gallery (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Dickie Arbiter reports on the opening by Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, of the new premises of the Craft Council gallery in Lower Regent Street. Speaking are: Prince Charles; craftsman Richard La...
Transglobe expedition progress (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, with preparations for a journey to the North Pole. Speaking are: Sir Ranulph Fiennes; expedition chairman Sir Edmund Irving....