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Ken Livingstone on law lords rejection of Fares Fair (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
interview with leader of the Greater London Council, Ken Livingstone, about possible strike action over the law lords decision to reject the Fares Fair policy to reduce transport fares. Male interviewer not...
Desmond Mackin back in Ireland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Desmond Mackin, who was been detained in the USA while fighting an extradition request from Britain for shooting a British soldier, talks about his return to the Irish Republic after being declared a...
Murderous gangster pair imprisoned (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of psychotic gangsters Michael Jamieson and James Anderson who received life sentences for 4 murders, an attempted murder and robberies in London, with the judge commending police who...
Witness murdered in Essex (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the murder of company director Roy Herterick(?) in Essex, thought to be connected to him giving evidence against a gang member in court. Male reporter not identified.
Peter Neivens on his new job at Playboy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with retiring Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard, Peter Neivens about his new position on the board of the Playboy organisation. Female interviewer not identified.
Shirley Nolan on bone marrow units (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Shirley Nolan whose son Anthony Nolan died of leukaemia, about the government plans to set up bone marrow donor units outside London. Female interviewer not identified.
Yorkshire oil rig fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Texan troubleshooter, Boots Hansen, about preparing to bring an oil rig fire in Yorkshire under control, a process known as capping. Female interviewer not identified.
Tackling prison overcrowding (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on measures being taken to tackle overcrowding in British gaols. With comment from Secretary of Preservation of the Rights of Prisoners (PROP), Jim Cogan; and Prison Officers Association District...
Last run of Deltic locomotive (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the special last run of the Deltic diesel locomotive which is being decommissioned, ending at Kings Cross station in London, history of the locomotive, steam trains, and train enthusiasts. With...
Ariane space launcher (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with space expert, Ian Ridpath, about the success of the European Space Agency, particularly the shuttle, Ariane, which will be used to launch satellites. Male interviewer not identified.