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Laker Airways collapse - British Caledonian view (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male representative for the British Caledonian airline (not identified) on the financial collapse of Laker Airways and the possibility of his company taking over the Skytrain transatlantic...
Laker Airway collapse - reasons (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the reasons behind the financial collapse of the low budget Laker Airways, including the discounts offered by rival airlines. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - license bid (1982)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Freddie Laker on his attempt to receive a licence for a new airline from the Civil Aviation Authority, so he can re-employ staff after the collapse of Laker Airways.
Laker Airways collapse - reaction to rescue package (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male holidaymaker about the announcement of a rescue package for the bankrupt Laker Airways from Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland. Male interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - union view (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male trade union representative (not identified) on the collapse of Freddie Laker’s budget Laker Airways and the repercussions for employees of the company. Male interviewer not identified...
Laker Airways collapse - Parliamentary reaction (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on Parliamentary reaction to the collapse of Laker Airways after the company fell into the hands of the receivers. Speaking are: aviation minister Iain Sproat; Labour MP Norman Atkinson; Labour MP...
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.
Post Office bravery award winners (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the presentation of bravery awards by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to postal workers William Howe(?), Frank Barlow, Janet King and Cyril King, after the prevention of armed robberies. Includes...
Billy Bremner libel case (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a libel case brought by footballer Billy Bremner against the Sunday People newspaper after allegations over match-fixing during his career as captain of Leeds United. Includes press statement by...
Cardowan Colliery explosion (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on an underground explosion at Cardowan Colliery near Glasgow resulting in injuries to twenty miners. Speaking are: witness Robert Tennant; rescuer George Nelson. Male reporter and female interviewer...