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Thatcher first cabinet reshuffle (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on the first cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher since winning the UK General Election in 05/79. Changes include sacking of Leader of the House Norman St John-Stevas and replacement...
Norman St John-Stevas on sacking (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Norman St John-Stevas about his sacking by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from the cabinet. He talks about his disagreements with the Government over economic policy and his...
John Kenneth Galbraith on UK economy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with US economist John Kenneth Galbraith giving his views on tackling the UK economic recession and criticising the current British Government’s economic policy. On a visit to the UK. Male...
Labour gives unions majority vote on leadership (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Advertisement; Phone-in; News bulletin; Talk show
Talk show following a one day Labour Party conference deciding unions should have the majority vote in choosing a new Labour leader, leading to fears over level of their influence. With reaction from Labour...
David Owen on dissatisfaction with Labour (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Rebel MP Dr David Owen gives his reaction after a one day Labour Party conference decided unions should have the majority vote in choosing a new Labour leader. He also speaks about possibly leaving to start...
Iran hostage crisis - talks with Algeria (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the discussions between US Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Algeria to negotiate the release of the American hostages from Iran. Speaking to press are: State...
Iran hostage crisis - releasing Iranian funds (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the discussions between America and Algeria to negotiate the release of American hostages from Iran. Speaking are: State Department spokesman John Trattner; Secretary of the...
Iran hostage crisis review (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report looking back at the events of the Iran hostage crisis as agreement is being reached for the American hostages’ release. Female reporter not identified. The hostages were later freed on 20/01/81.
Iran hostage crisis - agreement reached (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on the reaching of an agreement for the release of the US hostages in Iran. Includes announcement by US President Jimmy Carter; also speaking: wife of one of the hostages, Louisa Kennedy; and incoming...
Iran hostage crisis - media coverage (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
A male journalist who has been in Iran to cover the US hostage crisis talks to Andrew Manderstam? about the media operation to cover events and the extent of press coverage.