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Northern Ireland compared with Afghanistan (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified Irish male speaker compares the British occupation of Northern Ireland with the crisis in Afghanistan (invaded by the Soviet forces). Female interviewer not identified.
Queen and Prince Philip to visit Australia (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a visit by the Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to Australia, to open the new High Court building in Canberra. Chief Justice Sir Garfield Barwick has caused outrage among some Australian...
Victory for Pierre Trudeau in Canadian elections (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Bob Holness reports on Pierre Trudeau’s victory in the Canadian elections, replacing Joe Clark as Prime Minister. Includes excerpts of speeches by Clark and Trudeau and a telephone interview with Peter...
Political corruption in El Salvador (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on El Salvador’s corrupt political system. He says the ruling 14 families have dominated the economy, with family members also holding high ranks in the military. The Archbishop...
Ian Grant on Stranglers detention in Nice (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Ian Grant, manager of punk band The Stranglers, spent a week in prison with the band after allegedly inciting a riot at a concert at Nice University on 20/06/80. They were released on bail on 27/06/80 and...
Valery Giscard d’Estaing calls for Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing’s call for the complete withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. US President Jimmy Carter, in contrast, praised the partial withdrawal of Soviet...
Arrest of Lord Kagan on suspicion of fraud (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the arrest of Lord Kagan in Paris on 12/12/80, following a tip-off to the BBC. The businessman, who ran the Gannex raincoat business, was wanted for fraud and tax evasion. Includes interview with...
Gideon Rafael critical of West Bank Arabs (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Israeli Ambassador to Britain, Gideon Rafael says the Arabs are responsible for their own suffering. He criticises Mohammed(?) Milhelm(?), the mayor who was deported from the West Bank, for comparing...
Resignation of Ezer Weizman (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the resignation of Israeli Defence Minister, Ezer Weizman over defence cuts. Prime Minister Menachem Begin may choose either Ariel Sharon or Moshe Arens as his successor. Male reporter not identified.
Jimmy Carter visits Rome (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on US President Jimmy Carter’s visit to Rome, including an excerpt of his speech at the US Embassy. His visit comes as he prepares to defend his presidency against Ronald Reagan in the forthcoming...