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Margaret Thatcher in conversation at No 10 (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Advertisement; Special
Sir Laurens Van der Post in conversation with close friend Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at No 10. She describes her upbringing; the Prime Minister’s residence Number 10 Downing Street (as they walk...
Robert Goldstein kidnapping (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on the kidnapping and release of 18-year-old Robert Goldstein in London. Includes phone conversation between kidnappers and parents, Joseph Goldstein and Julie Goldstein. Male reporter not identified.
Penlee lifeboat disaster inquiry (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Chris Mann reports on the amateur radio recordings made on the night of the Penlee lifeboat disaster released as evidence during an inquiry into the tragedy. 16 people died in the rescue attempt off the...
JP233 weapon launch (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Interview
Paul Maurice reports on an announcement at the Royal United Services Institute of the addition of the JP233 runway cratering device to Britain’s conventional arsenal. Includes recording of promotional...
New commuter trains on Southern Region (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Report on the introduction of the new commuter 455 train on British Rail Southern Region. Includes train announcement and interview with David Kirby, Southern Region general manager. Female reporter not...
Penlee lifeboat disaster inquiry (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Chris Mann reports on the amateur radio recordings made on the night of the Penlee lifeboat disaster released as evidence during an inquiry into the tragedy. 16 people died in the rescue attempt off the...
TV-am launch and Peter Jay resignation (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Interview
Report on the resignation of TV-am Chief Executive Peter Jay and the appointment of Conservative MP Jonathan Aitken as his replacement. Includes recording of the broadcast of the first moments of TV-am on...
Robert Goldstein kidnapping (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on the kidnapping and release of 18-year-old Robert Goldstein in London. Includes phone conversation between kidnappers and parents, Joseph Goldstein and Julie Goldstein. Male reporter not identified.
TV-am opening broadcast (1983)
- Genre
- Special
Recording of the opening broadcast of TV-am - the first ITV breakfast programme. Speaking are presenters David Frost, Anna Ford, Robert Kee, Michael Parkinson, Angela Rippon. Ends abruptly.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry possible closure (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Report from St Clement Danes church in the Strand and from the company workshop on the possible closure of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in East London. Includes interview with William Hughes, master founder;...