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Reagan on relations with Soviets, arms control and Bush tour of Europe (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on US President Ronald Reagan’s radio address which stressed a need for improvement in relations between the USA and Soviet Union. With excerpts, including his announcement Vice- President George H...
Unemployment in the USA (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Andrew Manderstam? reports on the rise in unemployment in the USA. Speaking are: men searching for work; Congresswoman Dr Janet Norwood; economist Michael Evans; US President Ronald Reagan; statistician Ken...
Michael Foot on freedom of the press (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Labour Party leader, Michael Foot, at a conference of regional editors, supporting journalists in a battle to end government censorship. Sound is in mono.
SDP-Liberal Alliance rally (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music; Speech
Report on an SDP-Liberal Alliance rally to try to boost popularity ratings. Speaking are: SDP leader Roy Jenkins; Liberal Party leader David Steel; SDP members including President Shirley Williams. Music by...
Michael Heseltine new defence secretary (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on the appointment of Michael Heseltine to the position of Defence Secretary, from Environment Secretary, looking at his personality, achievements and ambitions. Includes excerpt of speech by...
Margaret Thatcher on her Falklands visit (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher makes a speech about her visit to the Falkland Islands, including tribute to armed forces’ work there. Location and audience of speech not identified. In 2 parts with break...
Background of Ian MacGregor (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on the background of British Steel Chairman Ian MacGregor, rumoured to be the next Chairman of the National Coal Board (NCB). Includes excerpt from interview with Ian MacGregor and speech by steel...
Norman Siddall on NUM strike ballot (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by NCB Chairman Norman Siddall warning miners against a national strike as they prepare for a ballot over strike action over pit closures in South Wales.
Miners to vote on strike action (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on upcoming miners ballot on strike action over pit closures including of Lewis Merthyr pit in South Wales. Speaking are, with opposing views: NUM leader Arthur Scargill; NCB Chairman Norman Siddall....
MPs visit Falklands (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the visit of members of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee to the Falkland Islands to investigate troops coniditions and requirements and how the threat form Argentina can be countered,...