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Obituary of John Le Mesurier (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary; Music
Obituary of theatre, film and television actor John Le Mesurier, who has died (15/11/83) aged 71. Le Mesurier is best known for his role as Sergeant Wilson in the television comedy series Dad’s Army....
Laker on airline service (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Freddie Laker replies to the question, what guarantees can he offer airline customers that they will not be fooled again? He talks about the demise of Laker Airways in 1982, insurance, Skytrain Holidays, and...
Trafalgar Square policing (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on alleged Home Office criticism of Metropolitan Police procedures during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Trafalgar Square in London. A number of police were injured and hospitalised during the...
Croydon Airport heritage (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
A brief history of Croydon Airport and a plea to conserve it as a heritage site. Sir Peter Masefield - the recently retired chairman of London Transport - is leading the efforts to conserve Croydon and...
Ronnie Biggs on Great Train Robbery (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Ronald (Ronnie) Biggs, one of the robbers involved in the Great Train Robbery of 1963, recalls the event. He has a regular girlfriend now, is not in touch with his former wife, and stays in Brazil. He says...
Crane bros on Himalayan run (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Brothers Richard and Adrian Crane talk about their 2500-mile charity run in the Himalayas in support of Intermediate Technology. Richard says the brothers have undergone a lot of training and are quite...
Peter Derham on fish wars (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Inspector of Fisheries, Peter Derham talks about the so-called fishing wars between Britain and Denmark, and says no Dane may fish until he is twelve miles from the British shoreline. Female...
Tadworth Hospital closure (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on health minister Kenneth Clarke’s visit to Tadworth Court Children’s Hospital in Surrey (05/01/83). The Government is considering closing the premises as a cost-cutting measure. The speakers...
City Limits magazine (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
City Limits editor John Fordham and Islington employment officer Peter Gresham talk about the magazine’s financial situation and GLC’s investment in it. Male interviewer not identified. Audio (in 2...
London’s artesian wells (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Rosemary Weinstein of the Museum of London talks about the sinking of London’s original artesian wells and the importance of preserving them. General Manager of the Savoy Laundry, Ron Davidson(?) answers...