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Ronald Reagan shooting - Investigation (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the investigation into the shooting of US President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. (30/03/81) and considers the ammunition used in the attack. Speakers include: Dr Howard...
Ronald Reagan shooting - Recovery (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Andrew Manderstam reports on the running of the White House during the recuperation of US President Ronald Reagan following his attempted assassination by John Hinckley Jr. (30/03/81). Speakers include:...
Ronald Reagan shooting - First public appearance (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the first public appearance of US President Ronald Reagan following his wounding in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. (30/03/81). Includes reports by John Moody; Martin Ransom; Martin...
Bobby Sands hunger strike - Sile de Valera meeting (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
Statement by Irish TD and MEP, Sile de Valera about her visit to Maze Prison in Belfast to meet IRA prisoner and hunger striker Bobby Sands.
Bobby Sands hunger strike - Neil Blaney view (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Irish TD, Neil Blaney, about his visit to Maze Prison in Belfast to meet IRA prisoner and hunger striker Bobby Sands.
Bobby Sands hunger strike - John O’Connell view (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Statement by Irish TD and MEP, Dr John O’Connell about his visit to Maze Prison in Belfast, to meet IRA prisoner and hunger striker Bobby Sands. O’Connell made the journey as part of a Fianna Fail...
Hunger strikes at Maze Prison (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the hunger strikes undertaken by seven inmates of Maze Prison in Belfast to protest against the treatment of political prisoners in Northern Ireland. Speakers include: Bernadette Devlin McAliskey...
Ian Paisley on suspension from House of Commons (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Democratic Unionist (DUP) MP, Reverend Ian Paisley, who discusses his ejection and suspension from the House of Commons for allegations made against Secretary of State for Northern...
New Cross fire - Community reaction (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference; Interview
Press conference in the aftermath of a fire at a party in New Cross, London in which thirteen young black people died (18/01/81). Speakers include: local community leader Darcus Howe; youth leader Sybil...
Chapman Pincher allegations - Margaret Thatcher view (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the reaction of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to various allegations made by Chapman Pincher in his book, Their Trade is Treachery, including claims that former MI5 director Roger Hollis was a...