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Reagan on nuclear war and Soviet build-up (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the speech made by US President-elect Ronald Reagan on his proposals to reduce the risk of nuclear confrontation in the face of Soviet military build-up. With excerpts of speech. Male reporter not...
Toxteth riots aftermath (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on criticism by Jim Jardine, Police Federation, of the local police authority criticism of Merseyside Police handling of the Toxteth riots and church involvement in the riots, and reaction to his...
Princess Di switches on Christmas lights (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the first solo appearance of the Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, as she switches on the Christmas lights in Regent Street, London. The princess makes a speech before switching on the lights....
Playboy takeover (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the takeover of the Playboy gaming interests in Britain by Trident Television after two casinos were refused license renewal largely due to foreign ownership. A statement is read on behalf of...
Remembrance day service (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Music
Report on a Royal British Legion Remembrance Day ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall which was attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Princess Diana (who is pregnant). The Last Post...
David McNee reacts to Scarman report (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Press statement by Sir David McNee, Metropolitan Police Commissioner (read by an unidentified secondary speaker), following the publication of the Scarman Report into the causes of the Brixton riots in South...
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...