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Gary Numan acquitted in court (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report from Uxbridge Court in West London on the acquittal of musician Gary Numan over charges of being in possession of an offensive weapon (a baseball bat) while at Heathrow Airport. Includes vox pop with...
Spring budget (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the contents of the Conservative Government’s Spring budget. Includes excerpts from the budget speech by Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe. Reporters include: Douglas Moffitt; Dave Loyn.
Hillhead by-election - Roy Jenkins victory (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Fiona Ross reports on the victory in the Glasgow Hillhead by-election of former Labour deputy leader and Social Democratic Party founder Roy Jenkins, with the possibility of his becoming leader of the...
Prevention of Terrorism Act - House of Commons debate (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Judith Dawson reports on a Parliamentary debate on proposed Conservative Government legislation aimed at increasing the powers of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Speakers include: Home Secretary, William...
Soviet nuclear capability - House of Commons debate (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Judith Dawson reports on a House of Commons debate on the nuclear weapons defence capability of the Soviet Union and the alleged threat to Western Europe. The debate takes place following comments by Soviet...
Resignation of Lord Carrington (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Kabos looks back at the career of Conservative politician Lord Carrington (Peter Carington), following his decision to resign as UK Foreign Secretary. Includes archive speech by Lord Carrington.
Abolition of Fares Fair - Labour and Tories split on vote (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Greater London Council vote which saw Labour members reject the decision of the Law Lords regarding the GLC’s Fares Fair scheme on London Transport. Includes interview with GLC leader Ken...
Abolition of Fares Fair - Trade union response (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on representative trade unions’ condemnation of the decision of the Law Lords to abolish the Greater London Council’s Fare Fair scheme on London Transport, with the possibility of strike action...
Underage abortions case (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the case of Kent gynaecologist Professor Peter Huntingford who faces possible prosecution for carrying out abortions on girls under 16 without parental consent. Speaking are: Peter Huntingford;...
British Caledonian losses (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the announcement of six million pound financial losses in the British Caledonian airline annual report. The report follows the acquisition of former Laker Airways planes and routes. Includes...