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Tony Benn on Labour Party divides (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Tony Benn about dissention within the Labour Party after the annual conference in Brighton and areas they did agree on. Male interviewer identified only as Alastair(?)
James Prior on proposals to Maze prisoners (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Northern Ireland Secretary Jim Prior about the proposals made by the Government in response to terrorist prisoners’ demands at the Maze Prison in Belfast after the hunger strike was called...
Dickson Mabon leaves Labour (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former energy minister Dr Dickson Mabon who explains his reasons for leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP. In 2 parts. Peter Sissons? interviews. Followed by interview with Scottish Labour...
Enoch Powell’s repatriation speech (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a speech made by UU MP Enoch Powell to the Cobham Young Conservatives on immigration. He accused the government of misleading the public over the causes of recent riots and called for repatriation....
Simon Hoggart on Michael Foot and Labour future (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Simon Hoggart about his new book Michael Foot: A Portrait and speculating on the outcome of the Labour Party deputy leadership election. Male and female interviewers not identified.
Launch of Southwark SDP branch (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Special
Report on the launch of the Southwark branch of the new political party, the SDP, at Dulwich public swimming baths. Co-founder of the party Roy Jenkins makes a speech supporting grass roots politics and...
Thatcher in Australia defends style (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher talks to Australian interviewer George Negus while she is in the country for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference. She defends the government’s economic...
Stansted development inquiry (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a Conservative MP about a government inquiry into the development of Stansted Airport after the discovery the government has dismissed the idea of an airport at Maplin or a fifth terminal at...
Third London airport (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the public inquiry into development of Stansted Airport which is due to start and background on the options for a third London airport. Speaking are: Sir Colin Buchanan who sat on the Roskill...
Ian Botham on assault verdict (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on cricketer Ian Botham being found not guilty of assault. Ian Botham speaks to the press of his relief. Reporters not identified.