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  • Sultan of Oman visits UK (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Dickie Arbiter reports on the official visit of the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, to London. Speaking are: Queen Elizabeth II; Qaboos bin Said al Said.

  • Murdered PC John Egerton funeral (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on the funeral in Farnworth of PC John Egerton of Greater Manchester Police after his murder on duty. Chief Constable James Anderton speaks during the service. Male reporter not identified.

  • SAS trainee dies in training exercise (1982)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on the death of a male SAS recruit (not identified), who was killed in a training accident in the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Male reporter not identified.

  • Harry Secombe on benefit concert for Poland (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with singer and comedian Sir Harry Secombe on a benefit concert, intended to raise funds for Polish artists and entertainers. Male interviewer not identified.

  • John Alderson on crime prevention (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police John Alderson following the latest official crime figures, on his proposals for crime prevention strategies. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Willie Whitelaw on capital punishment (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw, prior to a House of Commons vote on the restoration of capital punshment in the UK. Male interviewer not identified.

  • View on capital punishment (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with a male Labour MP (not identified – poss. Robert Kilroy-Silk?) arguing against the restoration of capital punishment. Male interviewer not identified.

  • View on capital punishment (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the possible reintroduction of capital punishment in the UK and whether it will prevent murder of more policemen. Female speaker not identified, poss. Alison Hawcroft, wife of police sergeant...

  • Thatcher and Schimdt after Anglo-German summit (1982)

    Genre
    Press conference; Speech

    Press conference featuring British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt after a summit meeting. The topics discussed include nuclear weapons, economic policy, EEC Common...

  • Ronald Cooper’s parents on son and capital punishment (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Mr and Mrs Alf Cooper, the parents of Ronald Cooper, last man in Britain to be sentenced to death, on their son’s reprieve, the crime he committed, their relationship with him and whether...