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Hunger striker Frankie Hughes obituary (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary
Obituary of Frank Hughes who has died after a 59 day hunger strike in the Maze Prison. Includes interview with his brother Oliver Hughes before Frank Hughes’ death. Male reporter not identified.
The work of the RUC (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Kim Sabido reports on the work of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and risks of killing by terrorism as violence reduces in the province. A male police inspector (not identified) gives a speech about a...
Hunger striker Bobby Sands death (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Kim Sabido reports on violence during the three days of mourning for hunger striker Bobby Sands and on procession of his coffin to church accompanied by IRA men- bagpipes and shouted orders heard.
Bobby Sands funeral (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the scene on the Twinbrook estate in Andersonstown, Belfast on the day of hunger striker Bobby Sands’ funeral and on the sequence of events of the funeral. Male field and studio reporters not...
Bobby Sands funeral (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the violence during the three days of mourning for hunger striker Bobby Sands, fears more is to follow on the day of his funeral, and sequence of events of the funeral. Male reporter not identified.
Pilot Brian Calvert on Concorde (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Concorde pilot, Brian Calvert talks to Greg Strange? about his hopes that the Concorde will survive to fulfil the life of a normal airliner despite the running costs.
Metropolitan Police’s year (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir David McNee gives a press conference on his report on the Met’s year including crime figures and the high profile work during the Iranian embassy siege in London.
Trooping the colour with commentary (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Music; Special
Part of the trooping of the colour including Welsh Guards at Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Includes actuality of the ceremony with national anthem and commentary. Male reporter not...
Shooting attempt at Queen (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Vox pop
Report on the shooting incident during the trooping the colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and calls for increased security prior to the wedding of Prince...
Denis Howell on football violence (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with shadow sports minister, Denis Howell, about football violence and how to tackle it and criticising the present Government and UEFA, after British fans pulled down a perimeter fence and began...