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Tony Benn on government handling of Falklands conflict (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Labour MP, Tony Benn which criticised the Government’s handling of the Falklands crisis. Benn describes the conflict as a jingoistic venture supported by the gutter press. Female...
QE2 leaves Southampton for Falklands (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the departure of the QE2 from Southampton, carrying British troops to the Falkland Islands. Defence Secretary, John Nott and Chairman of Cunard Line, Lord Victor Matthews comment. Male reporter not...
Cindy Buxton and Annie Price on invasion of South Georgia (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference given by film makers Cindy Buxton and Annie Price, who were stranded in South Georgia during the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. Male reporter not identified.
Lords debate BBC coverage of Falklands crisis (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a debate in the House of Lords over BBC coverage of the Falklands conflict. Speakers are: Defence Minister, Lord Thomas Trenchard; Lord Chancellor, Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg); Labour Lord,...
Parliamentary debate on Falklands conflict (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on an emergency debate in the House of Commons over talks to reach a peaceful resolution to the Falklands conflict. Speakers: Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher; Foreign Minister, Francis Pym; former...
Prince Charles on BBC coverage of Falklands conflict (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles to the Open University defending the BBC for its coverage of the Falklands crisis following criticism of the corporation by the Government. Male...
Anniversary of Argentine Navy (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Music
Report on Admiral Jorge Anaya of the Argentine Navy performing a ceremony to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Navy. Includes actuality of the ceremony, with music. Male reporter not identified.
Anthony Parsons on Falklands negotiations (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the meeting of Britain’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sir Anthony Parsons, with British Government officials over the Falklands crisis, and the next steps to be taken in the...
British troops head for Falklands on SS Canberra (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Kim Sabido reports from the SS Canberra, heading for the Falkland Islands, on the morale of the British troops on board following the news of fighting in the Falklands. Studio reporter is John Greenwood.
Military training on board SS Canberra (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Technical
Kim Sabido reports on military training aboard the SS Canberra en route to the Falkland Islands; also, a story about missing spoons. Includes technical (production) commentary (including reporter’s...