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H-Block protest (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
Interview at a protest (chanting heard) against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s treatment of prisoners on hunger strike in Northern Ireland with organiser Kieran O’Hara(?). Talks about hunger striker...
Hunger striker Bobby Sands death (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Kim Sabido reports on violence during the three days of mourning for hunger striker Bobby Sands and on procession of his coffin to church accompanied by IRA men- bagpipes and shouted orders heard.
Trooping the colour with commentary (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Music; Special
Part of the trooping of the colour including Welsh Guards at Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Includes actuality of the ceremony with national anthem and commentary. Male reporter not...
Shooting attempt at Queen (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Vox pop
Report on the shooting incident during the trooping the colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and calls for increased security prior to the wedding of Prince...
Shots fired at the Queen (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Special
Report on the shots fired from a replica gun at Queen Elizabeth II during the trooping the colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade and fears over security. Includes actuality of the incident; male guardsman...
People’s March for Jobs (1981)
- Genre
- Vox pop; Special
Vox pop with unemployed people on the People’s March for Jobs following latest statistics showing a further rise in unemployment. Also includes chants by marchers. The march from Liverpool to London has...
Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Pope conducts mass from hospital bed (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Ray Suarez reports on the mass held in St Peter’s Square, Rome, conducted by Pope John Paul II from his hospital bed. He is recovering after being shot by Mehmet Ali Agca. Includes excerpt(s) from the mass.
Alarm bells at Toxteth riots (1981)
- Genre
- Special
Alarm bells and riot sounds on the night of the Toxteth riots in Liverpool. Original actuality as provided by Andrew Simmons and Paul Davies
Philip Rankin on Toxteth riots (1981)
- Genre
- Special; Interview
Philip Rankin of a local residents association describes damage to a club and social problems in the area which may be a cause of the riots in Toxteth, Liverpool. Original actuality (unedited) by Andrew...
Commentary of Toxteth riots (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Technical
Paul Davies commentates during the Toxteth riots in Liverpool as youths clash with police. Several clips which are introduced by Davies. Include police heard asking youths to help rescue children from a...