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Britain’s oldest woman - 109th birthday (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Music
Report on the 109th birthday of Jane Rigby(?), Britain’s oldest woman. Includes singing of local schoolchildren. Speakers include: Mrs Rigby; Mrs Rigby’s carer, Gladys Buxton. Male reporter not identified.
Downing Street letter bomb - House of Commons debate (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on proceedings during a House of Commons debate following the delivery of a letter bomb to the Prime Minister’s residence at Number 10 Downing Street. Includes coverage of debates on industry in...
Hugh Hambleton spy trial (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of Professor Hugh Hambleton at the Old Bailey in London, following allegations of spying and connections with the Soviet KGB. Male reporter not identified.
Royal Marsden closure - Reaction (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on reaction to the proposed closure of the Royal Marsden Hospital breast screening clinic in London. Speakers include: Dr Jane Davey (not June, as given in the clip); local women and users of the...
Robert Maxwell legal case - Ron Brown visit (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the visit to Libya of Edinburgh Leith Labour MP, Ron Brown in an effort to secure the release of Scottish engineer Robert Maxwell, following his imprisonment in the country. Includes interview with...
Robert Maxwell legal case - Grace Maxwell appeal (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on an appeal to Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi by Grace Maxwell, the wife of Scottish engineer Robert Maxwell, after a twelve-year sentence was passed on her husband in the country. Male reporter not...
Greenham Common protests - Holloway prisoners (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on and interview with Greenham Common protesters Susan Lamb, Denise Brinkworth, and Lynne Fortte, following their release from Holloway Prison. Female reporter not identified.
Sinn Fein - Background and popularity (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Eamonn Mallie reports on the historical background and current electoral popularity of Sinn Fein, prior to a visit by Danny Morrison and Gerry Adams to London for talks at the Greater London Council...
Ballykelly bombing - Eyewitness accounts (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Eamonn Mallie reports on the terrorist bombing of the Droppin Well pub in Ballykelly, County Derry. Speakers include: surgeon Harry Bennett; Chief Inspector Winston Crutchley, Royal Ulster Constabulary...
Ballykelly bombing - John Nott visit (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the visit of UK Defence Secretary, John Nott to the site of a terrorist bombing in Ballykelly, County Derry. Speakers include: John Nott; surgeon Harry Bennett. Male reporter not identified (poss....