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Tony Benn on economy and Labour (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Deeley interviews Labour MP and former cabinet minister Tony Benn about Britain’s current economic problems, defence policy, Europe, and current divisions in the Labour Party. In two parts, divided...
BBC musicians’ strike (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the continuing Musicians Union strike at the BBC following the corporation’s decision to cut staff and orchestras. Male reporter not identified (poss. Rodney Bennett?). Sound in mono.
Southern Region buffet service withdrawn (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male British Rail spokesman on the withdrawal of buffet facilities on Southern Region services. The lines affected are those from London to Hastings, Margate, and Clacton.
Royal Tournament - Lord Chalfont on book (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Dickie Arbiter interviews Lord Chalfont (Alun Gwynne Jones) about his new book detailing the history of the Royal Tournament.
Ginger McCain on attempted theft of Red Rum (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Trainer of former Grand National winner Red Rum, Ginger McCain, on the attempted theft of the racehorse. Female interviewer not identified.
Iranian Embassy siege - Sim Harris on rescue operation (1980)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Sim Harris, BBC cameraman (sound man?), about the rescue operation by the SAS in the Iranian Embassy siege, in which he was being held hostage. In two parts, divided by break in audio.
Jim Jardine on police-community relations (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Police Federation chairman Jim Jardine on claims of police discrimination made by black community leaders. Male interviewer not identified.
Leap Day curiosities (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on some of the curiosities surrounding Leap Day - 29 February. Female reporter not identified.
Donor’s mother on heart transplant (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Marlene Richardson, mother of the late Paul Richardson, on her decision to allow her son’s heart to be used in the transplant operation of London obstetrician and gynaecologist David Williams. Male...
David McNee on police-ethnic relations (1980)
- Genre
- Press conference; Interview
Press interview with Metropolitan Police Commissioner David McNee about the introduction of measures aimed at improving relations between police and ethnic communities in London.