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US presidential election - Ronald Reagan nomination (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports from the US Republican Convention on the nomination of Governor of California, Ronald Reagan, and the selection of George H. W. Bush as his running mate. Includes acceptance speech...
US presidential election - George Bush nomination (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports from the Republican Convention on the selection of George H. W. Bush as Ronald Reagan’s running mate in the 1980 US Presidential Election, after the decision of former president...
US presidential election - Democratic nominations (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the nomination of the Democratic candidate for the 1980 US Presidential Election, with speculation arising over the possible replacement of President Jimmy Carter following poor...
Billygate investigation - Robert Vesco involvement (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports on the alleged involvement of Robert L. Vesco, the fugitive American financier, in the so-called Billygate affair, and the possible Libyan connections of Billy Carter, US President...
Tony Benn on Windscale problems (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP and former UK energy minister Tony Benn on a fire at the Cumbrian nuclear power station, Windscale (later known as Sellafield) on 10/10/57. Male interviewer not identified.
John Silkin on Post Office proposals (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour trade spokesman John Silkin on the Conservative Government’s proposals for the privatisation of the telecommunications division of the Post Office. Male interviewer not identified.
Hugh Clegg on disbandment of Clegg Commission (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Professor Hugh Clegg on the decision of the Conservative Government to disband the commission set up after the publication of his report on pay comparability. Male interviewer not identified.
Neil Kinnock on private school system (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour education spokesman Neil Kinnock on the need to abolish public schools and establish an entirely comprehensive system in the UK. Male interviewer not identified. In two parts, divided by break in audio.
Queen Mother’s birthday - House of Commons tribute (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate; Tribute
Jim Hancock reports on proceedings in the House of Commons where MPs paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her eightieth birthday. Speakers include: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour...
Geoffrey Howe on Government economic policy (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe responds to criticisms of the Government’s monetarist economic policies, and talks about current labour relations. Interviewer not heard.