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SDP conference (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Scottish SDP assembly at Troon with subjects covering Gaelic language, Britain’s membership of the EEC, NHS and over prescription of drugs. Wih speeches from delegate John Munro, MP Roy...
Norman Tebbit at Raleigh factory (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the visit of Trade and Industry Secretary Norman Tebbit to Nottingham to tour the Raleigh bicycle factory. Chants of workers shouting On Yer Bike are heard in the background, in reference to his...
Harold Macmillan becoming Earl of Stockton (1984)
- Genre
- Speech
Former Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan, taking his seat in the House of Lords as the first Earl of Stockton. Includes his swearing the oath to cheers of Hear Hear.
Day’s events in Parliament (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on former Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan taking his seat in the House of Lords as the first Earl of Stockton and on events in the House of Commons including discussion of Mark Thatcher’s financial...
Tony Benn on becoming MP for Chesterfield (1984)
- Genre
- Election coverage; Speech
Labour MP Tony Benn makes a speech after winning the Chesterfield by-election after being out of Parliament for several months. Echoes on audio.
Roger Thomas MP resigns over sex scandal (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Press conference
Report on MP Dr Roger Thomas resigning his seat in the House of Commons after being convicted of a sex offence. Carmarthen Labour Party chairman David Williams breaks the news and says they will select...
Leon Brittan on trade unionism (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Home Secretary Leon Brittan to the Institute of Directors about trade unionism and their power in relation to the Winter of Discontent suffered under the previous Labour government....
Oscars (1984)
- Genre
- Speech; News report; Music
Report on the 1984 Oscars. Richard Attenborough? announces winners. Director James L Brooks and actor Robert Duval make an acceptance speech. Includes an excerpt from a song from the film Tender Mercies....
Queen Elizabeth II on state visit to Jordan (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Queen Elizabeth II at a state banquet given by King Hussein of Jordan (Hussein bin Talal) during her visit. Includes excerpts of speech. Male reporter not identified (poss. Dickie...
John Glenn withdraws from Presidential race (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on a press conference by Senator John Glenn announcing his withdrawal from the election to decide the Democratic Party Presidential candidate in the US. With excerpts of press...