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Boomerang history and sport (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Catholic priest and teacher, Brother Brian Thomas, on the history of the boomerang, its popularity as a sport in both Australia and internationally, and his own experiences and background in...
David Cowper yachting attempt (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Caroline Cowper, wife of yachtsman David Cowper, about her husband’s attempt to circumnavigate the globe single-handedly, and to break two world records in his boat Ocean Bound. Male...
Tennis coach on epilepsy (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a female tennis coach (identified as Anne), on the effects of epilepsy after receiving an unidentified award. Female interviewer not identified.
Jim Jardine on police smear campaign (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews Chairman of the Police Federation, Jim Jardine, on an alleged smear campaign against police by MPs (in particular Michael Meacher) and the media and on recent accusations of violence...
PC loses hand after bomb attack in Catford (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with PC Stephen Hickling, who lost his right hand and suffered eye and suspected kidney injuries after a bomb exploded at Catford Police Station in South London (14/05/80). Male interviewer not...
Rainhill trials re-enactment (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the re-enactment of the Rainhill trials in Lancashire, a competition held in Oct 1829 by the Manchester and Liverpool Railway to discover the most appropriate locomotive to use on their tracks....
Templeton religious prize (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the origins of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion and the 90,000 pound award this year to Dr Ralph Burhoe. Includes interviews with Ralph Burhoe and with founder John Templeton. Male...
Shopkeeper’s account of Bristol riots (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a bike shop owner on the violent scenes in the St Pauls area of Bristol during recent riots and damage to his shop. Male speaker and female reporter not identified. (The shop is probably...
Mod riots in Scarborough (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a police spokesman (not identified - poss. head of town’s police Chief Superintendent Colin Riley) on a recent riot by mods in Scarborough. Female interviewer not identified.
British Steel to sue Granada TV (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a barrister on the legal ramifications of the decision by British Steel Corporation (BSC) to sue Granada Television after they broadcast the views of a BSC employee and informer. Male speaker...