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Freddie Laker on his new travel company (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Freddie Laker about his new travel company, following Laker Airways going bankrupt, and on whether creditors will get their money back. Male interviewer not identified.
Freddie Laker’s new travel company (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the objections raised by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) to Freddie Laker opening a new travel company after the failure of Laker Airways. Freddie Laker comments on money for...
20th anniversary of Commonwealth Institute (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the 20th anniversary of the Commonwealth Institute. With comment from Director James Porter. Rodney Bennett? reports.
Court order to serve women at El Vino’s (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on women being served in Fleet Street wine bar, El Vino’s, for the first time following a court victory. Daily Mail reporter Janice Allen(?) and campaigners Anna Coote and Tess Gill comment after...
Karen Jenkins murder (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Detective Chief Superintendent Ray Crump(?) about the murder of hairdresser and singer Karen Jenkins who had made a previous rape allegation. He appeals for information. Male interviewer not...
National Trust meeting over MOD use of land (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the National Trust extraordinary general meeting where it was decided to lease protected land in Buckinghamshire to the Ministry of Defence for a bunker and not to remove the Chairman and...
National Trust vote of confidence (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with National Trust Chairman Lord Gibson (Pat Gibson) about the vote of confidence in his chairmanship at an extraordinary general meeting following the controversial policy of leasing protected...
Thames Barrier opening (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the grand opening of the Thames Barrier. Speaking are: GLC Engineer Ray Horner; Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington; and engineers Derek Chapman(?), Gordon Taylor(?) and site manager Dick...
South African prisoner David Kitson (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the celebrations outside the South African embassy in London following the news that activist David Kitson is being moved to a new jail in South Africa. Wife Norma Kitson and Labour MP Stanley...
First Channel 4 broadcast (1982)
- Genre
- Competition; Jingle; Music; Special
The first minutes of Channel 4 Television. The first voice is announcer Paul Coia. The first programme is Countdown, with presenter Richard Whiteley, Ted Moult, Carol Vorderman, and Cathy Hytner (selecting...