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  • Bristol St Pauls riots (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on rioting between rival gangs in the St Pauls area of Bristol, causing injury to police (including community policeman Ian Bennett) and damage to property. Includes interview with Chief...

  • Helen Smith death - father on campaign (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Telephone interview with Ron Smith, father of nurse Helen Smith, who died in suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia in 1979, on his campaign to find out the truth about her death. Male interviewer not...

  • Sex shops licences (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Mary Whitehouse, National Viewers’ and Listeners’ Association, on the Conservative Government’s proposals allowing local authorities to licence sex shops and cinemas. Male interviewer...

  • Post Office bravery awards (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Newcastle postman William Howe(?), on his actions during an armed robbery near Newcastle. The interview comes during the presentation of a bravery award at Downing Street by Prime Minister...

  • Jeremy Thorpe on Amnesty appointment (1982)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Press interview with former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe on his appointment as director of the UK section of the human rights charity Amnesty International.

  • Cosmas Desmond on Jeremy Thorpe Amnesty appointment (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with former Amnesty International director Cosmas Desmond, on the appointment of ex-Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe to the role and problems within the organisation. Male interviewer not...

  • SAS media coverage after siege (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on media coverage of the SAS after the operation to free hostages from the Iranian embassy in 1980, including the release of Who Dares Wins, a film loosely based on the events. Speaking are: director...

  • Playboy Club closes (1982)

    Genre
    Vox pop

    Vox pop with local residents and staff on the announcement of the closure of the Playboy Club casino in Curzon Street, London, following its takeover by Trident Television. Female reporter not identified.

  • Prince Charles on press coverage of impending parenthood (1982)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, at the National Press Club where he speaks about royal press coverage prior to the birth of his first child.

  • Transglobe expedition progress (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Charlie Burton, as they head towards the North Pole. Includes a phone interview with Ranulph Fiennes (poor quality). Male...