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Re-arrest of Robert Lean (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the re-arrest of Irish republican and alleged supergrass Robert Lean, who escaped from RUC protective custody. Includes Lean speaking at a press conference. Male reporter not identified (poss....
Bill Wilson on Robert Lean (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Superintedent Bill Wilson on the recapture of Irish republican and alleged supergrass Robert Lean. He explains how police were able to detain the escapees. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Eamonn...
Escape from Maze Prison (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the mass breakout of political prisoners from the Maze Prison, with information about murdered prison guard James Ferris who was stabbed as the prisoners escaped. Speakers are Secretary of State...
James Prior on Maze Prison breakout (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
James Prior, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, gives his reaction to the mass breakout at the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland. He does not think Prisons Minister, Nicholas Scott should resign. Male...
Maze Prison breakout - Eyewitness account (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Maze prisoner John Thomas describes gives a first-hand account of the mass breakout of prisoners at the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Eamonn Mallie for Downtown Radio).
James Prior awaits Maze Prison report (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
James Prior, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, is asked whether he will resign should the inquiry into the mass breakout at the Maze Prison cast blame on his department. He says he will, if he is...
Robert Lean recaptured (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the recapture of Irish republican and alleged supergrass Robert Lean. With comment by Tom Hadden, a law lecturer at Queen’s University, Belfast. Male interviewer not identified.
Royal couple to visit Northern Ireland - Itinerary leaked to press (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on a British royal couple’s plans to visit Northern Ireland and their itinerary being leaked to the press. Male interviewer not identified.
USA congressman visits Northern Ireland (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male US congressman on his visit to Northern Ireland, and his experience of discrimination against Catholics and Protestants in employment. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Eamonn Mallie...
Soviets attack Korean plane (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on an attack on an unarmed South Korean civilian aircraft (Korean Air Lines Flight 007) by the Soviet Union after it accidentally entered Soviet airspace (01/09/83). Speakers are US President Ronald...