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Queen’s speech opening Parliament (1980)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech
Recording of the Queen’s speech to the House of Commons where she lays out the Government’s legislation for the coming session of Parliament. Audio very quiet.
Response to Queen’s speech opening Parliament (1980)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech
Peter Allen reports on a new session of Parliament following the Queen’s speech (20/11/80) with comment on the Government’s proposals. Speaking are: Labour Party leader Michael Foot; Patrick Cormack MP;...
Larry Hagman on Dallas and record (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with American actor Larry Hagman about his role as JR in the Dallas television series as speculation is growing over who shot JR, cashing in with merchandise, and on the release of his new record...
Thatcher after 18 months in power on economy (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
Peter Allen interviews UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, after her first eighteen months in power, about the Government’s economic policy and state of the economy including struggling industry and high...
Labour leadership contest - Michael Foot to stand (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Peter Murphy reports on the decision of Labour MP Michael Foot to stand for the leadership of the Labour Party following the resignation of James Callaghan. Includes comment from Michael Foot and fellow left...
Francis Pym on UK nuclear deterrent (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews UK Defence Secretary Francis Pym on the necessity of maintaining Britain’s nuclear deterrent and membership of NATO.
Thatcher after 18 months in power on economy (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, after her first 18 months in power, about the Government’s economic policy and current state of the economy including high unemployment and...
10,000th disabled car presented at Downing Street (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report from No 10 Downing Street on the presentation by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the 10,000th car (and 3 others) provided by the Motability Scheme for disabled people. Includes press interviews...
Yorkshire Ripper investigation - Parliamentary view (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with Eldon Griffiths, Conservative MP and Parliamentary police adviser on the handling by the West Yorkshire Police of the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper. Male interviewer not identified.
Geoffrey Howe on Brian Hayes show (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in; Advertisement
Brian Hayes interviews guest UK Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe about the Government’s economic policy and dealing with the economy’s problem including unemployment and wage bargaining, during the...