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Death of Isobel Barnett - Barbara Kelly interview (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Tribute
American actress Barbara Kelly on the death of her friend, television personality Lady Isobel Barnett (20/10/80), following her arrest on shoplifting charges. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Edwardes on BL Metro launch (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Press interview with British Leyland chairman Sir Michael Edwardes, on the launch of the new Metro car.
Ted Croker on football hooliganism (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Football Association General Secretary, Ted Croker on measures taken to prevent hooliganism, and the possibility of matches being played behind locked gates as a solution to violence within grounds. Male...
David McNee on Stephen Hickling dismissal (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir David McNee on the controversial dismissal from the Force of Police Constable Stephen Hickling, injured in a bomb explosion at Catford police station in south London...
Stephen Hickling on dismissal from Metropolitan Police (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Police Constable Stephen Hickling, injured in a bomb explosion at Catford police station in south London (14/05/80), on his controversial dismissal from the Metropolitan Police. Male interviewer not identified.
SAS raid on Belfast house - Residents’ reaction (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Eamonn Mallie interviews Moyra Berkery and John Boyd on their ordeal after being held at gunpoint by an SAS unit at their house in the Belfast Twinbrook housing estate (19/10/80). The two interviewees talk...
Start of hunger strike at Maze Prison (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Eamonn Mallie reports from Northern Ireland on the start of a hunger strike by republican prisoners at the Maze Prison in Belfast in protest against the UK Government’s refusal to grant them political...
Funeral of PC Frank O’Neill (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the funeral in Lewisham of Police Constable Frank O’Neill, who died from stab wounds while on patrol in south London (25/10/80). The service was conducted by Father Dillon and was attended by...
Lord Rothermere on Evening News closure (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Chairman of Associated Newspapers, Lord Rothermere (Vere Harmsworth) on the closure of the London Evening News and the merging of the title with the Evening Standard (31/10/80). Male interviewer not identified.
Early opening of Frankland Prison (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the early opening of the new Frankland Prison near Durham as a result of emergency measures introduced by Home Secretary, William Whitelaw during a strike by prison officers. Male reporter not...