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Sinking of HMS Ardent - Loss to Plymouth (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. the local MP?) on the feelings of people in Plymouth about the loss of HMS Ardent in the Falkland Islands. Female interviewer not identified.
Falklands governor addresses Islanders (1982)
- Genre
- Speech
Governor of the Falkland Islands (Sir Rex Masterman Hunt?) reads a statement to the Falkland Islanders about the progress of British troops.
Air attack on SS Canberra (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on board the SS Canberra on the Argentine air raid in which the ship was only narrowly missed. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Kim Sabido).
Hereford memorial service for soldiers lost in Falklands (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a memorial service held in Hereford for the SAS soldiers who have died in the Falklands conflict. Speakers include unidentified family members and former soldiers, and Canon Alan Shaw. Male...
Civilian defended ship in Falklands (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
The unidentified wife of a civilian man praised as a hero in the Falkland Islands talks about how her husband defended his ship while it was under attack. Male interviewer not identified.
Heavy Navy losses in Falklands (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on losses sustained by the British Navy as ground troops make progress through the Falkland Islands. Male reporter not identified (poss. Kim Sabido).
Medical teams under pressure on Falklands ships (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the strain placed on the makeshift hospitals on board British military ships under fire in the Falkland Islands. Male interviewer not identified.
EEC extends economic sanctions against Argentina (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the EEC’s decision to extend the economic sanctions against Argentina because of the Falklands crisis. UK Foreign Secretary, Francis Pym speaks at a press conference. Male reporter not identified.
House of Commons debates Falkland conflict (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on the first House of Commons debate about the British invasion of the Falkland Islands. Defence Secretary John Nott speaks about British losses in the conflict; Labour MP, John Silkin asks about the...
Navy welfare work in Plymouth (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the welfare work being done by the Navy in Plymouth following the sinking of HMS Ardent off the Falkland Islands (21/05/82). Speakers include Maureen Aldale(?) of the Services Wives Association;...