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Lord Kagan spying case reopened (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interviwe with Director of Aims of Industry, Michael Evans, about textile manufacturer Lord Joseph Kagan after news that security chiefs are reopening files on a possible connection between him and the KGB....
Yoko Ono thanks Lennon fans (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Music
Report on the letter that artist Yoko Ono wrote in the Sunday Times thanking fans who wrote to her following the assassination of her husband, former Beatle John Lennon. Ends with music from the song Imagine...
John Snagge on Alvar Lidell (1981)
- Genre
- Tribute; Interview
Newsreader John Snagge pays tribute to his colleague Alvar Lidell. Rodney Bennett interviews.
Pacemaker for baby (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with surgeon Duncan Walker about the problems of fitting a pacemaker to a one week old baby. Female interviewer not identified.
Harold Macmillan on Conservatives (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive material of a speech made by then Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in 1958 about the rise of socialism giving a call to victory for the Conservative Party.
Tony Chater on problems of Morning Star (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Editor of the Morning Star, Tony Chater, about the financial crisis facing the paper. Male interviewer not identified.
Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the provisional takeover of The Times newspaper by owner of The Sun, Rupert Murdoch and reaction of newspaper unions. Speaking are: Rupert Murdoch; head of the NUJ at The Times, Jake Ecclestone(?);...
Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the events of the announcement of the takeover of The Times newspaper by Rupert Murdoch. Speaking are: Managing Director of Thompson Holdings, Gordon Brunton; The Times Editor, William Rees-Mogg;...
Ronald Gardner-Thorpe on Mansion House (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Lord Mayor of London, Sir Ronald Gardner-Thorpe, about the need for repairs on the Lord Mayor’s official residence, Mansion House and denies rumours it would close to do so.
New Cross fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the fire that broke out during a party in the New Cross area of London killing several people (9 known at this time). Speaking are: local resident Norman Lewis(?) and district commander, John...