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Leo Long exposed as spy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on exposure of Leo Long as a spy in a confession to the Sunday Times. He passed information to spy Anthony Blunt, who in turn passed it to the Russians during the Second World War. Labour MP Dennis...
Leo Long exposed as spy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on Leo Long confessing to being a Russian spy. In a press conference and an interview Leo Long and his wife Vera Long speak about the affair. Labour MP Bob Cryer comments. Female reporter not identified.
Doctor tried for Down syndrome baby murder (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the clearing of Doctor Leonard Arthur of the attempted murder of Down syndrome baby, John Pearson. With comment on the ethics of allowing handicapped babies to die from paediatrician, Professor...
Winston Rose unlawful killing verdict (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the death after a struggle with police of Winston Rose, who suffered mental health problems after an operation, and unlawful killing verdict of coroner. With comment from half-brother Felix and...
Barry Prosser case reopened (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the reopening of the case of Barry Prosser who died in custody with an original unlawful killing verdict. Male reporter not identified.
Barry Prosser case reopened (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Barry Prosser’s widow Dorothy Prosser comments on the reopening of his case- he died in custody and it was orignally decided not to prosecute 3 officers. Female interviewer not identified.
Derek Humphry on assisted suicide (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Director of EXIT, Derek Humphry, talks about the case of Nicholas Reed, who was found guilty of helping people to commit suicide, and implications of the verdict. Female interviewer not identified.
Princess Diana is pregnant (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on the news that Princess Diana, Princess of Wales is expecting a baby, reaction and its place in line of succession. Includes excerpt from interview with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana...
Charles and Diana tour Wales (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Special
Report on the royal tour of Wales by Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales. Onlooker young Karen Vesty(?) and new mother Shirley Barn(?) comment on meeting the Princess and crowds...
Ken Livingstone on Ulster comments (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Leader of the Greater London Council, Ken Livingstone, talks about the censure motion brought forward by the Conservative group of the GLC after he made controversial comments about terrorist attacks. Male...