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  • UK foreign policy changes (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Andrew Manderstam interviews Sir Nicholas Henderson, UK ambassador to the United States, on British changes in foreign policy after the election of the Conservative Government led by Margaret Thatcher in...

  • BBC orchestral cuts lead to industrial action (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Stan Hibbert of the Musicians Union on the decision of musicians to take strike action after the BBC announced it was scrapping five orchestras as part of a series of economic cutbacks. Female...

  • Leonard Cheshire foundation (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Special

    Douglas Cameron reports on the role of the Leonard Cheshire Foundation providing support to and housing disabled people. The homes and the running of the homes is described. Speaking are: Christopher...

  • Cecil Clothier on ombusdsman role and complaints (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Bob Holness interviews Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) Sir Cecil Clothier, about his Parliamentary role and on the complaints received by the committee from the public.

  • Dunkirk evacuation 40th anniversary (1980)

    Genre
    News report

    Dickie Arbiter reports on the reunion of veterans during the 40 year anniversary commemorations of the evacuation of Dunkirk Harbour in France during the Second World War.

  • Motorway service stations privatisation (1980)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on the announcement by Transport Minister Norman Fowler about Government plans to privatise British motorway service stations. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Murphy?).

  • Image of the police (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Alan Goodson, Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police, about the need to maintain the traditional image of the British police officer, but also for an effective police response to rising...

  • PC Stephen Hickling on recovery after explosion (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with PC Stephen Hickling, on the loss of his hand and damage to his eye, after being involved in a bomb explosion at Catford police station in South London. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Possible cure for rheumatoid arthritis (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Dr Gabriel Panayi, Guy’s Hospital in London, on the discovery of a possible cause and cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Henry Gallagher manhunt (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Telephone interview with Eastbourne guest house owner Janice Guy, after escaped prisoner and murder suspect Henry Gallagher stayed as a guest at her hotel. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Deeley).