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Dalai Lama, Denzin Gyatso, on multi-faith talks (1981)
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- Interview
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, after his talks with religious leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. He says the root of society is kindness to others. Male interviewer not identified.
Cecil Clothier on annual Ombudsman’s report on NHS (1981)
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- Interview
Health Service Commissioner, Cecil Clothier on an Ombudsman’s report on the Health Service. He refers to the case of a woman who lost her baby because nurses ignored her pleas for help and another case in...
William Rees-Mogg on British politics (1981)
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- Interview
Sir William Rees-Mogg on his retirement as editor of The Times newspaper after 13 years. He says Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is much more radical than her predecessors, and Harold Wilson maintained the...
Mike McCullage on murder of Asian family in Walthamstow (1981)
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- Interview
Detective Inspector Mike McCullage on the death of an Asian family, the Khans, in a house fire in Walthamstow, London. He says the inquiry has turned into a murder investigation after it was discovered that...
Jim Hobson on outcome of Peter Sutcliffe trial (1981)
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- Press conference
Press statement by Chief Superintendent Jim Hobson following the conviction of serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper. Hobson, the officer in charge of the murder inquiry, says he is pleased...
Peter Sutcliffe sentenced (1981)
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- News report
Report on the verdict at the Peter Sutcliffe trial. The reporter quotes Justice Boreham’s words as Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, was sentenced for murder. Male reporter not identified.
Verdict in trial of Peter Sutcliffe (1981)
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- News report
Report on the verdict in the Yorkshire Ripper trial at the Old Bailey. Peter Sutcliffe was found guilty on all 13 counts of murder by a majority of ten to two. Male reporter not identified.
Beryl Leach on Peter Sutcliffe guilty verdict (1981)
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- Interview
Beryl Leach, the mother of Barbara Leach, twelfth victim of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, says an independent inquiry could help in any future case. Male interviewer not identified.
Bob Cryer on inquiry into Yorkshire Ripper investigation (1981)
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- Interview
Labour MP, Bob Cryer on the announcement that there will be an inquiry into the Yorkshire Ripper investigation. He says the investigation should be carried out by an independent body and the findings made...
Mother Teresa on her prayer for peace (1981)
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- Interview
Mother Teresa of Calcutta on her prayer for peace during her visit to Britain. She also comments on the Northern Ireland hunger strikers, abortion, and world hunger. Male interviewer not identified.