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QE2 refurbished after Falklands duty (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music
Report on the initial voyage from Southampton, following refurbishment, of the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), after the ship was used to carry troops to the Falkland Islands during the Falklands war. Speaking are:...
Closure of Swan and Edgar - Customer reaction (1982)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with customers following the announcement of the closure of the Swan and Edgar department store in Piccadilly Circus, central London. Female reporter not identified.
Billingsgate Market - Traders on move (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Interviews with traders, including Donald Tyler, at Billingsgate fish market, on its last day of trading at its site in the City of London before relocating to Docklands. Female reporter not identified.
Wayne Williams murder verdict in Atlanta (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Andrew Manderstam reports on the guilty verdict delivered to Wayne Williams for murdering 28 young people in Atlanta, Georgia. Speaking are: Alvin Binder, defence lawyer; Camille Bell, mother of victim Yusef...
ASLEF rail strike - passengers response (1982)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with London commuters on planned rail strikes by ASLEF over flexible rostering, and the disruption caused by strikes. Female reporter not identified.
Victoria rail guards strike (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on public reaction to an unofficial strike by rail guards at Victoria Station in Central London including violence. With comment from Brighton commuters including John Isaac(?). Male reporter not...
Laker Airways collapse - rally at Hyde Park (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on a rally at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, Central London, intended to raise public support for the People’s Airline â the new business venture of Sir Freddie Laker after the financial collapse...
Laker Airways collapse - passengers’ reaction (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Interview with passengers of Laker Airways (not identified), responding to the announcement of the financial collapse of the company. Female reporter not identified.
Playboy Club closes (1982)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with local residents and staff on the announcement of the closure of the Playboy Club casino in Curzon Street, London, following its takeover by Trident Television. Female reporter not identified.
Hijack siege at Stansted Airport (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Special; Vox pop; News bulletin
Report on the events of the hijacking of a Tanzanian Boeing 737 which landed at Stansted Airport in Essex. Includes recording of the hijackers talking to the control tower, comment from family members of...