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Army victim loses legs in terror attack (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fuselier Paul Hartley and his wife on their reaction to the Northern Ireland terrorist bomb attack in which he lost both legs, his decision to join the army, and the support he has received...
Cardinal accuses Thatcher over N Ireland hunger strike (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on allegations by Irish Cardinal Tomas O Fiaich, following his meeting with PM Margaret Thatcher, that she does not understand the Northern Ireland situation and impact of the hunger strike, and gives...
Fermanagh and S Tyrone by-election- house bombed (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Seamus Carron, brother of newly elected Anti H-Block MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Owen Carron, following the bomb attack on his house. Alleging the security forces and supporters of UUP...
Northern Ireland widows organisation launches (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with spokeswoman Sylvia Deacon on the launch of the Northern Ireland widows’ organisation Widows Mite, which is campaigning to stop terrorism in the province and raise awareness of the victims....
Northern Ireland widows organisation launches (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the widow (not identified) of a murdered UDR member at the launch of the Northern Ireland widows’ organisation Widows Mite, which is campaigning to stop terrorism in the province and raise...
TV Eye documentary on shooting of John Paul II (1981)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Documentary; Interview; Special
Julian Manyon investigative report for Thames Television’s TV Eye documentary series on the attempt to kill Pope John Paul II on 13/05/81 in St Peter’s Square, and the Vatican and Italian secret...
Harold Macmillan on BBC1’s Way Ahead (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Robert McKenzie interview with former Conservative Prime Minister Harold Macmillan for BBC1’s Way Ahead programme on the current world recession and British economic situation. Criticises the...
Harold Macmillan enters No 10 as PM (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive speech by Harold Macmillan on entering 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister on 10/01/57, in which he states Britain is still a great country and will remain great.
Harold Macmillan wind of change speech (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Extract from Conservative UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan’s Wind of Change speech to the Joint Assembly of the Union Parliament of South Africa in Cape Town on 03/02/60, which signalled his...
Labour deputy leader debate on TV Eye (1981)
- Genre
- Debate; Speech; Jingle; Documentary
Thames Television TV Eye programme featuring a debate between contenders for deputy leader of the Labour Party before an audience of TUC delegates at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Also includes campaign...