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Tornado damage in Nebraska (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male reporter from WFAB Radio in the United States, on the destruction caused by a series of tornados in Grand Island, Nebraska. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Allan King?).
Duchess of Windsor’s health declines (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the deterioration in health of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (formerly Wallis Simpson) at her home in the United States. Male reporter not identified.
Mount St Helens eruption - account and damage (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the eruption of Mount St Helens in Washington state, USA. Includes an account of the eruption and the damage caused. Male North American reporter not identified.
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - international response (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on international reaction to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and on a call by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for the withdrawal of troops- female reporter not identified. Also includes...
James Callaghan on Labour future (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) by Labour Party leader James Callaghan in South Wales where he speaks about the future of the party and the preservation of the constitution. Male reporter not identified...
James Callaghan calls for Labour unity (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Labour Party leader James Callaghan reasserting his position as the leader of the party, and calling for unity amongst members.
Death fast threat over Welsh TV channel (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Gwynfor Evans, Plaid Cymru leader, on his decision to go on hunger strike unless the British Government carries out its election manifesto pledge to concentrate all Welsh television programmes...
Eric Heffer on Trident missile system (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Eric Heffer about his opposition to the Government’s proposed purchase of the Trident nuclear missile defence system as a replacement for Polaris. Male interviewer not identified.
Patrick Jenkin on NHS cuts (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Social Services Secretary Patrick Jenkin, on the justification for planned Government National Health Service cuts. Short break in recording.
Rolls-Royce bribery scandal inquiry clears Frank Turner (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the result of an inquiry into bribery allegations made by Labour MP Jeff Rooker (18/06/80) against Rolls-Royce executive Frank Turner. Includes interviews with Rolls-Royce Vice-Chairman Ashley...