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  • After eight special – A way of life (1980)

    Genre
    Feature; Special

    A Way of Life. An After Eight special programme commemorating the 1500th anniversary of the birth of St Benedict. Programme compiled and presented by Philip Bacon. Examines life and work at Ealing Abbey...

  • Artsweek special (1980)

    Genre
    Discussion; Documentary; Interview; Jingle; Obituary; Special

    Artsweek Special, presented by Philip Bacon. In two parts. The first half examines various issues including the English National Opera’s new production of Verdi’s opera, Aida, at the London Coliseum; art...

  • After eight special - The wreck game (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Special

    The Wreck Game, an After Eight Special programme on the treasures beneath the waves, presented by Hugh Williams. Examines the increasingly sophisticated techniques and technology used in underwater...

  • After eight special - Finland (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Special

    After Eight Special programme on Finland. Examines the country’s history and culture; its relationship and trade links with the UK; the influence of the Soviet Union; the state of the Finnish economy....

  • An 8.3 in business hours (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Phone-in; Special; Vox pop

    An 8.3 in Business Hours. A programme in the Network series, produced by Piccadilly Radio in Manchester. Examines official preparations and measures undertaken by the authorities in San Francisco,...

  • After eight special - Tourism in London (1980)

    Genre
    Interview; Vox pop; Special

    Tourism in London. An After Eight Special programme, presented by Lawrence Spicer. Examines the main attractions that draw foreign tourists to London and the history and background of the city as a tourist...

  • After eight special - The secret war (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Special; Speech

    The Secret War. This After Eight Special programme examines the use of espionage during the Second World War and its influence on spying during the present Cold War. Also looks at the history of the security...

  • After eight special - Freedom (1980)

    Genre
    Interview; Special

    Freedom. An After Eight Special programme, presented by Mike Dickin. Examines the concept of freedom and the question of liberty and human rights within the UK in the face of increasing legislation. Speakers...

  • The Yorkshire Ripper (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Special; Speech; Vox pop

    The Yorkshire Ripper. This Network programme examines the death of student Barbara Leach, the twelfth murder victim of the Yorkshire Ripper, in Bradford on 02/09/79. Also examines the background to the...

  • Battle of Britain 40 years on (1980)

    Genre
    Feature; Jingle; Special

    Battle of Britain 40 Years On, compiled and narrated by Richard Robbins. A special programme to mark the anniversary of the end of the Battle of Britain air campaign during the Second World War, looking back...