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39,247 results found for all records.
Brixton prison IRA breakout (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the escape of Gerard Tuite and two other IRA prisoners from Brixton Prison 2 months ago and the remanding of 2 men in connection with the escape. Includes Commander Peter Duffy talking to the press...
Esther Rantzen conviction (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the trial of television presenter Esther Rantzen who has been found guilty of causing obstruction while filming. Includes reaction from Esther Rantzen. Male reporter not identified.
Iranian embassy siege hearing (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the coroner’s court hearing into the deaths of terrorists during the rescue operation by the SAS at the Iranian embassy siege in London, with conflicting evidence. Male reporter not identified.
March of the SAS (1981)
- Genre
- Music
A piece of military music, possibly the March of the SAS. In two parts.
BA Concorde services (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the economic problems of running Concorde on the fifth anniversary of the service. British Airways Director of Commercial Operations, Gerry Draper and pilot Brian Calvert comment. Male reporter not...
New Cross party fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with head of South London CID, Commander Graham Stockwell, about the progress of the investigation into the New Cross, London party fire which killed 11 people. Female interviewer not identified.
Peter Dinsdale guilty of Hull arson attacks (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Two reports on Peter Dinsdale, otherwise known as Bruce Lee, who has been found guilty of manslaughter for starting fires which killed 26 people in the Hull area. Male reporter not identified.
Terry Waite on talks in Iran (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s personal envoy to Iran, Terry Waite, talks about the outcome of his talks in the country over the release of British Anglicans in custody there.
Trevor Lock’s role in Iranian embassy siege (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the actions of Trevor Lock, the now famous police guard at the Iranian embassy in London during the six-day long siege 9 months ago, as the inquest into the terrorist deaths ends. Trevor and his...
Iranian embassy siege-Trevor Lock may get award (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on possibility of an award for Trevor Lock, the police guard at the Iranian embassy in London during the six-day long siege and on the hostages still suffering post-traumatic disorders. With comment...