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James Mancham on attempted coup in Seychelles (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Seychelles president James Mancham on an attempted coup on the islands. He describes how he received an anonymous telephone call from someone claiming to be from the resistance movement and asking him...
William Hall on Taylor-Warner separation (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Showbusiness writer William Hall on Elizabeth Taylor’s separation from her husband, Senator John Warner. Hall says her difficulty in holding down relationships is to do with her spoilt upbringing. Male...
First anniversary of death of John Lennon (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the first anniversary of the assassination of former Beatle, John Lennon. Vigils have been held outside the Dakota building where the singer was shot. Includes interviews with Dave Sholin, who was...
Investigation into Richard Allen bribery allegations (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the end of an investigation into bribery allegations against US National Security Adviser Richard Allen. The investigation cleared him of the charges but inquiries into financial irregularities are...
Security increased in Washington after Reagan assassination rumours (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Telephone interview with an unidentified male correspondent (poss. Andrew Manderstam?) in Washington, about the extra security measures being implemented following rumours of a plot against President Ronald...
Inna Tsukerman on plight of Soviet refuseniks (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Inna Tsukerman whose husband Vladimir Tsukerman was sentenced to three years imprisonment in the Soviet Union for taking part in a Jewish protest. He had previously been refused an exit visa by the Soviet...
Ismat Kittani urges nuclear disarmament (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the new president of the United Nations General Assembly, Ismat Kittani, who has recommended that atomic weapons talks are held within the UN. Includes excerpts of a speech by Kittani. Male...
Kurt Waldheim gives final press conference as General Secretary of UN (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the former general secretary of the United Nations, Kurt Waldheim, who failed to win a third term in the role. Includes excerpts of a speech by Waldheim, who is concerned about the crisis in...
Ray Horner on Thames Barrier (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Project manager Ray Horner on the Thames Barrier, the flood barrier being built at Woolwich Reach to protect London from tidal surges. The project is three years behind schedule and is due to open at the end...
Flood risk to Isle of Dogs (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified female representative of the Women’s Transport Service on the risk of flooding at the Isle of Dogs. The speaker, along with 19 female volunteers, is responsible for relaying information about...