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Rosalind Nott on water speed attempt (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Mike Dickin interviews Rosalind Nott prior to her attempt to break the women’s world water speed record in an outboard catamaran on Windermere in Cumbria (08/11/80).
Schilds at Women of the Year luncheon (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Daphne Schild and her daughter Annabel at the Women of the Year luncheon in London. The interview follows their release after being kidnapped by bandits in Sardinia along with husband and father Rolf Schild....
The Romans in Britain play (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Frederick Weyer, Chairman of the Greater London Council Arts Committee, on a production at the National Theatre in London of the controversial play, The Romans in Britain, written by Howard Brenton. Also...
Ronald Gardner-Thorpe on Lord Mayor’s Show (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Colonel Sir Ronald Gardner-Thorpe, prior to his inauguration as the new Lord Mayor of London on 07/11/80, on the contents of his speech, and the parade. Female interviewer not identified.
BL Metro launch (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the launch of the new British Leyland Metro car. Male reporter not identified.
Parliamentary bill on prison measures (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a Parliamentary bill introduced by Home Secretary, William Whitelaw enabling him to counteract the effects of the current prison officers’ dispute, and on a possible Government rebellion over the...
James Anderton calls for tougher sentences (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
James Anderton, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, speaks at the International Fire, Security and Safety Exhibition and Conference at Olympia, London, where he calls for tougher sentencing for...
Roche Bentley on MG motors sale (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Roche Bentley of the MG Owners Club on the sale by British Leyland of the MG sports car factory at Abingdon, Berkshire, to a consortium led by Aston Martin Lagonda and chaired by Alan Curtis. Male...
Prince Charles rides at Plumpton (1980)
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- Interview; News report; Speech
Report from Plumpton Racecourse in Sussex on the debut as an amateur jockey of the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) on his mount Long Wharf (04/03/80). Includes race announcement; interview with former...
Lewisham-GLC row over police (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a row between Labour-run Lewisham Council and the Conservative-controlled Greater London Council over the payment of police rates and the banning of a National Front march. Includes interview with...