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Reactions at Brixton riots (1981)
- Genre
- Vox pop; Special
Local people talk about the Brixton, London riots and causes of them, with actuality of riots in background. After a short gap, the vox pops continue and some are repeated. Interviewer not heard.
Riot commentary (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Unedited series of clips on riots. With male speaker (not identified) on the further riots across the country; Paul Davies commentating as bombs are thrown at police and people heard shouting.
Columbia shuttle mission (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Special; Speech
Report on the mission of the US space shuttle Columbia as it is completed, with countdown actuality. Astronauts Richard H Truly and Joe Engle make a speech after landing. Director of the Johnson Space Centre...
Murderous gangster pair imprisoned (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the case of gangsters Michael Jamieson and James Anderson who received life sentences for 4 murders and an attempted murder and robberies in London. Includes Detective Chief Superintendent, John...
Kurt Waldheim resigns from UN role (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; Special
Excerpts from statements by outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim (extracted from the UN Archives). Includes his oath of office (1971); 2nd term speech (1976); UNCA address (1981); UN Day...
Pearl Harbour archive clips on 40th anniversary (1981)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Series of archive recordings from UPI about the Japanese attack on the American airbase at Pearl Harbour in 07-08/12/41. The clips were used on the fortieth anniversary of the bombing. Include President...
Kurt Waldheim resigns from UN role (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; Special
Excerpts from statements by outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim (extracted from the UN Archives). Includes his oath of office (1971); 2nd term speech (1976); UNCA address (1981); UN Day...
Martial law in Poland (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special; Press conference; Speech
Report on the declaration of a state of martial law on 13 Dec 1981 by the Polish government following the emergence of the Solidarity trade union. Includes broadcast from Radio Moscow; interview with a...
Martial law in Poland - Aftermath of declaration (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on the aftermath of the declaration of a state of martial law by the Polish government on 13 Dec 1981 following the emergence of the Solidarity trade union. On the official statement by leader,...
Official Polish broadcast on implementation of martial law (1981)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Recording of an official broadcast on Polish radio or television explaining the Government’s reasons for the implementation of martial law and the banning of the Solidarity trade union in the country. The...