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Horace Cutler on GLC-LT relationship (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council leader Horace Cutler on the relationship between the GLC and London Transport, following public criticism of bus and underground services. Interviewer not heard.
Fire at homeless hostel kills nine - Eyewitness account (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Mrs George Agathangelou, owner of the La Rochelle hotel in Kilburn, and eyewitness to a fire at a neighbouring hostel in north London, which killed nine and injured three women (18/03/80). The hostel is run...
Naomi james on David Scott Cowper voyage (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Round-the-world yachtswoman Naomi James on the voyage of fellow sailor David Scott Cowper, who is on course to beat her achievement of navigating the globe in 272 days. Female interviewer not identified.
London Transport Museum opens (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the exhibits at the newly-opened London Transport Museum housed in the old flower market at Covent Garden. The museum officially opened on 28/03/80. Female interviewer not...
1980 Eurovision Song Contest - Victory for Ireland (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Music; Interview
Report on the victory of Irish singer Johnny Logan in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest in The Hague, Holland. Includes recording of the winning entry, What’s Another Year. Includes interview with...
Ronald Marney, heart transplant patient, dies (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male (medical spokesman?) on the death of heart transplant patient Ronald Marney (30/03/80), two months after being given a new heart at Harefield Hospital in west London. Male interviewer not...
Keith Castle on first British Cycling Bureau Gold Award (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
UK heart transplant patient Keith Castle during the presentation of the first British Cycling Bureau Gold Award by television presenter Roy Castle. Also includes voice of Roy Castle (who presents the award)...
Eileen Jakes on nude bathing in Brighton (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Rodney Bennett interviews Councillor Eileen Jakes about the controversial decision of Brighton Council to open a nudist beach in the town (01/04/80).
Alcatraz Prison as tourist attraction (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the popularity as a tourist attraction of the former federal prison on Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco, California. Includes interview with Tina Yee(?), guide. Male reporter not...
Death of Blair Peach - Evidence at inquest (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the inquest evidence of Parminder Singh Atwal and his sister Davinda Sanghera, eyewitnesses to the death of teacher Blair Peach at an Anti-Nazi League demonstration in Southall, west London...