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London airports expansion inquiry (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Maurice reports on the inquiry into airport expansion in London. With comment from British Airports Authority director of planning, Don Turner; director of airport planning for British Airways, Tom...
David Bellamy in Tasmanian dam protest (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on conservationist David Bellamy’s arrest and imprisonment for 3 days during a protest over a dam being built in the Tasmanian Wilderness UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bellamy talks on his return to...
Cystal Palace fire (1983)
- Genre
- News report
An archive report on the Crystal Palace Fire (30/11/36). Male reporter not identified. Sound is in mono. Possibly aired as Crystal Palace Foundation reveal plans for development and restoration.
Prince Charles launches arts festival (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the launch in London of the Britain Salutes New York arts festival by the Prince of Wales. Prince Charles gives a speech as he opens the festival including mention of an American plot to kidnap...
Bayswater multiple occupancy house fires (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on two more fires in Bayswater, at Princess Square and Inverness Terrace, in multiple occupancy buildings, with calls for improved safety regulations as outlined in a proposed Parliamentary bill....
Sizewell inquiry starts (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Chris Mann reports on the start of the Sizewell public inquiry at Snape into the nuclear energy plant. NUM leader Arthur Scargill talks about imbalance in finance for the 2 sides presenting evidence. Central...
Kenneth Newman’s plans for new policing methods (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on and interview with new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Kenneth Newman about the changes he is introducing in the wake of the Brixton riots. Female reporter not identified.
Serpell Report on future of railways (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Alan Taylor reports on the Serpell Report, commissioned to examine the position and future of British Rail and which has received much criticism. With comment from NUR leader Russell Tuck; Chairman of the...
BBC launches breakfast TV (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on the first broadcast of BBC breakfast television, Breakfast Time on BBC1, and its casual presentation image. Londoners comment negatively. Female reporter not identified.
Michael Heseltine becomes defence secretary (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Maurice reports on the first interview given by Michael Heseltine since becoming Defence Secretary. The interview was for Channel 4’s Face the Press television programme. Excerpts are heard on nuclear...