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Bill Rodgers on Michael Foot becoming Labour leader (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with opposition defence spokesman William (Bill) Rodgers after the election of Michael Foot as Labour Party leader, on the likelihood of himself being included in the new shadow cabinet....
William Rodgers on sacking (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP William (Bill) Rodgers following his sacking as opposition defence spokesman by new Labour Party leader Michael Foot. Male interviewer not identified.
Margaret Thatcher on Haughey meeting (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Excerpt from interview by Peter Murphy of UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after her meeting with Taoiseach Charles Haughey in Dublin on international relations and cooperation and about the possibility...
Former member on SAS training deaths (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified former SAS man, on the training of members of the unit and on the recent deaths that have occurred during exercises. Male interviewer not identified.
Biggin Hill airshow crash (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a crash involving a Second World War Douglas Invader bomber at the 1980 Battle of Britain Air Day at Biggin Hill airfield. Seven people died in the accident including pilot Donald Bullock. Includes...
Howletts Zoo deaths (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with private zoo keeper John Aspinall about two separate incidents involving the death of members of staff after they were mauled to death by tigers at Howletts Zoo Park in Kent. The dead keepers...
Leon Brittan on civil defence measures (1980)
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- Interview
Interview with Home Office minister in charge of civil defence, Leon Brittan, on exercises organised by the UK Government intended to act as preparation for a nuclear attack. Female interviewer not identified.
Welsh language TV channel (1980)
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- Interview
Telephone interview with Gwynfor Evans, Plaid Cymru President, on proposals suggesting expanded Welsh language programmes may be broadcast on BBC2 and the new Channel 4 station rather than a separate fourth...
New APT train (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Transport Secretary Norman Fowler on the future for the new British Rail APT high speed train and the date when it is likely to go into service. Male interviewer not identified.
Hong Kong festival in London (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on and from events at the Hong Kong Festival in Central London. Includes interviews with Canton Law(?); dragon boat race organiser Richard Linning(?); Lieutenant Derek(?) Williams, gun salute...