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Bottle bank scheme launched (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Unidentified male speaker on the launch of a new bottle bank scheme designed to increase the recycling of glass. Female interviewer not identified. Followed by a speech on glass recycling, by Prince Charles,...
Lewis Collins on fraud allegations (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Actor, Lewis Collins on allegations that he pocketed money raised during a charity walk. Male interviewer not identified.
John Nott on shipbuilding industry (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Defence Secretary, John Nott at the launch of the new Ark Royal aircraft carrier. He discusses the long-term plans and future designs of the shipbuilding industry. Male interviewer not identified.
Opening of Wood Green shopping centre (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Vox pop
Report on the visit of the Queen to the official opening of the Wood Green shopping centre in north London. Includes vox pop with crowd members, and brass fanfare. Speakers include local residents: 6...
Queen Mother Sports Centre opens in Pimlico (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on the opening of the Queen Mother Sports Centre in Pimlico, London. Includes recording of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother opening the centre; interview with Eddie Powell,...
Queen Mother launches Ark Royal (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the launch of the new Royal Navy aircraft carrier, Ark Royal at the Swan Hunter shipyard on Tyneside.
Soho club fire - Eyewitness accounts (1981)
- Genre
- Vox pop; Interview
Eyewitnesses describe the scene during a fire at two nightclubs in Denmark Street, Soho, London (15/08/80). 37 people died in the blaze. In 4 parts; includes a male police officer’s view of the fire. Male...
BR spokesman on Ilford train fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified British Rail spokesman on a train fire in Ilford, and the possibility of a terrorist bomb being the cause. Female interviewer not identified.
Lester Piggott’s ear severed at Epsom (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from Epsom racecourse on an ear injury sustained by jockey Lester Piggott after being thrown in the stalls by his horse, Winsor Boy. Speakers include: Willie Carson; Newmarket trainer Robert...
Ron Morris on PC’s role in Iranian Embassy siege (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Ron Morris, a hostage in the Iranian Embassy siege in London, discusses the public’s treatment of PC Trevor Lock and his part in the ending of the hostage situation. Male interviewer not identified.