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New Cross fire inquest (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Tim Crook reports on an inquest into a fire in New Cross, South London, on 18/01/81 where 13 young black people died during a birthday party. The jury returned an open verdict but the victims’ relatives...
Jail for Manley Francis, Peckham landlord (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Tim Crook reports on the trial at the Old Bailey of Peckham landlord, Manley Francis, jailed for ten years for carrying out a reign of terror against his tenants. Includes interviews with tenants Russell...
Dig on Billingsgate site (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report from a viewing gallery above an archaeological dig on the former site of Billingsgate Market, in the City of London. Includes interviews with John Schofield; Portia Askew, Museum of London; Rose...
PC David Haigh funeral (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the funeral in Harrogate, Yorkshire of Police Constable David Haigh, shot by gunman Barry Prudom on 17/06/82. Includes speeches by North Yorkshire Chief Constable Kenneth Henshaw; Reverend Richard...
Excursion train crashes at Folkestone (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the crash of an excursion train at Folkestone in Kent after brakes failed to work sufficiently, 18 were injured. Male reporter not identified
New Princess Diana biography (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Dickie Arbiter reports on the publication of a new biography of Princess Diana (Princess of Wales) by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd which focuses on her ancestry and background. Includes interview with the...
CAA investigation (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Maurice reports from Luton Airport on a Government investigation into the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Speaking are: Iain Sproat, aviation minister; Michael Colvin MP.
Laker Airways liquidation sale (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Rodney Bennett reports from Gatwick Airport on the sale of Laker Airways memorabilia following the company’s liquidation. Includes interview with Marie Feldwick, fashion designer; Peter Dougherty(?),...
Prince Charles visits Brixton M&S (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on a visit by Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) to the Marks and Spencers store in Brixton shortly after birth of Prince William. Includes interviews with Dolly Goulsdon(?), shop worker; Gloria...
Harry H Corbett memorial service (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Tribute
Report on the memorial service for actor Harry H Corbett (well known for role in Steptoe and Son television show) at St Paul’s, Covent Garden, London. Speaking are: Wilfred Brambell, actor; Bruce Forsyth,...