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Downing Street letter bomb - House of Commons debate (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on proceedings during a House of Commons debate following the delivery of a letter bomb to the Prime Minister’s residence at Number 10 Downing Street. Includes coverage of debates on industry in...
Michael Ogden on violent crime sentencing (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Ogden QC, Chairman of the Criminal Compensation Board, on the current leniency of sentences for violent crimes, and his proposals for heavier sentencing. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Kevin...
Death of Helen McFarlane - Link to Opren (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Susan Lawson, daughter of Helen McFarlane, on a coroner’s verdict linking her mother’s death to the anti-arthritis drug Opren. Male interviewer not identified.
Hugh Hambleton spy trial (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of Professor Hugh Hambleton at the Old Bailey in London, following allegations of spying and connections with the Soviet KGB. Male reporter not identified.
Marcus Sarjeant incident - Ambulanceman awarded (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
St John Ambulanceman, John Heasman(?) on receiving a bravery award for his part in apprehending a gunman (Marcus Sarjeant) at the Queen’s Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on 13/06/81. Male...
Detention of Michael Fagan - MP’s view (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male MP (poss. Robert Kilroy-Silk?) on the detention of Buckingham Palace intruder Michael Fagan in Park Lane Special Hospital, despite only having been convicted of the offence of taking a...
Royal Marsden closure - Reaction (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on reaction to the proposed closure of the Royal Marsden Hospital breast screening clinic in London. Speakers include: Dr Jane Davey (not June, as given in the clip); local women and users of the...
Tadworth children’s hospital to close (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews the unidentified male deputy governor of Tadworth Court on funding for the children’s hospital and proposals to move its patients to Queen Mary’s Hospital, Carshalton.
Robert Maxwell legal case - Ron Brown visit (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the visit to Libya of Edinburgh Leith Labour MP, Ron Brown in an effort to secure the release of Scottish engineer Robert Maxwell, following his imprisonment in the country. Includes interview with...
Robert Maxwell legal case - Grace Maxwell appeal (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on an appeal to Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi by Grace Maxwell, the wife of Scottish engineer Robert Maxwell, after a twelve-year sentence was passed on her husband in the country. Male reporter not...