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3,214 results found for all records.
Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the events of the announcement of the takeover of The Times newspaper by Rupert Murdoch. Speaking are: Managing Director of Thompson Holdings, Gordon Brunton; The Times Editor, William Rees-Mogg;...
Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the provisional takeover of The Times newspaper by owner of The Sun, Rupert Murdoch and reaction of newspaper unions. Speaking are: Rupert Murdoch; head of the NUJ at The Times, Jake Ecclestone(?);...
Brixton prison IRA breakout (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the escape of Gerard Tuite and two other IRA prisoners from Brixton Prison 2 months ago and the remanding of 2 men in connection with the escape. Includes Commander Peter Duffy talking to the press...
Trevor Lock on Iranian embassy siege (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
During a press conference at New Scotland Yard Trevor Lock, the police security guard at the Iranian embassy in London who was one of those taken hostage during a six day siege answers press questions...
Iran hostages released- hostages at Wiesbaden (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on the US hostages preparing for the last leg of their trip home at Wiesbaden military base in Germany after their release by Iran. Speaks to former hostage Barry Rosen who is eager to get home to his...
Returned US hostages speak (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference (with excerpts) by former US hostages following their release by Iran. Speaking are: senior diplomat in Iran, Bruce Laingen, thanks the American people for their support while he...
Iran hostages released - hostages return home (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the planned events for the return of the former hostages to America after being held captive in Iran for 444 days. Speaking are: Republican leader of the Senate, Howard Baker,...
US embassy hostage on his ordeal (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
One of the American hostages released from Iran describes to press his time in captivity, his attempts to escape, and the mistreatment of some of the hostages.
Iran hostages released - Reagan honouring agreement (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the claims US hostages in Iran were tortured and the possibility the new Ronald Reagan administration won’t honour the release agreement with Iran. Speaking are: former...
Iran hostages now at Wiesbaden (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Press statement at an American military base in Wiesbaden, Germany on the condition of the American hostages recently released from Iran. Evidence of human rights violations has been uncovered. Male American...