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SDP launch in London (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report from the launch at the Connaught Rooms in London of the new Social Democratic Party (SDP). Speakers include: William (Bill) Rodgers; Shirley Williams; Dr David Owen. Female reporter not identified...
Columbia space shuttle - Successful landing (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on the re-entry of Earth’s atmosphere and landing of the space shuttle Columbia after its first successful mission. Speakers include: astronauts John W. Young and Bob Crippen;...
Columbia space shuttle mission - Preparations (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the forthcoming inaugural flight of the Columbia space shuttle with astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen. Speakers include: Columbia’s chief medical officer Craig Fisher; Air...
Shimon Peres announces Israeli Shadow Cabinet (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Press conference
Peter Allen-Frost reports on the announcement of the new Labor [sic] Party Shadow Cabinet by Israeli opposition leader Shimon Peres. Includes a description of its members and their roles, and a speech by Peres.
Spy book launch (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Press conference; Speech
Report on the publication of the controversial book Their Trade is Treachery by Chapman Pincher on the British secret service with accusations against individuals including former MI5 Director-General Roger...
Rupert Murdoch buys Times (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
Owner of The Sun newspaper, Rupert Murdoch, gives a press conference announcing his acquisition of the Times newspaper following negotiations with trade unions which will lead to over 500 redundancies and...
Geoffrey Dickens MP leaves wife (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview; Vox pop
Report on MP Geoffrey Dickens announcing in a press conference he is leaving his wife for another woman. Includes excerpts from the press conference; comment from his wife Norma Dickens and some of his...
Social Democratic Party launches (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
On the launch of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), press spokesman John Little(?) presents a press conference with its founders Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams, Dr David Owen and William (Bill) Rodgers...
US view on arms talks resumption and El Salvador (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam? reports on the possibility of the USA resuming arms negotiations with the Soviet Union as UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is due to visit the USA for talks with Reagan. New US...
Caspar Weinberger outlines defence policy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference (with excerpts) by new US Defence Secretary Caspar Weinberger about policy on neutron bomb, underground nuclear missile, possibility of permanent troops stationed in Israel,...