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  • Simulated earthquake in San Franciso (1980)

    Genre
    Drama; Interview; News report; Special

    Report on a simulated earthquake in San Franciso, organised by Mayor Dianne Feinstein. Includes actuality of the simulation, including injured people calling for help. Speakers include: Dr Mervyn Silverman;...

  • Our kind of town (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview

    Our Kind of Town, presented by Keith Howell. This episode focuses on the London International Boat Show at Earls Court. Howell meets adventurer Kenneth Kerr, who attempted to row across the Atlantic Ocean...

  • Our kind of town (1980)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary

    This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and examines River Thames floods and flood prevention past and present including the Thames Barrier which is under construction....

  • Our kind of town (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview

    Keith Howell presents this week’s edition of Our Kind of Town looking into the workings of the London Fire Brigade and spending a day with them. Shoreditch Divisional Officer John Weeble(?) explains the...

  • Soho club fire - Eyewitness accounts (1981)

    Genre
    Vox pop; Interview

    Eyewitnesses describe the scene during a fire at two nightclubs in Denmark Street, Soho, London (15/08/80). 37 people died in the blaze. In 4 parts; includes a male police officer’s view of the fire. Male...

  • Brixton riots - Scarman Inquiry opens (1981)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Special

    Dave Loyn reports on the beginning of the Scarman Inquiry. Includes actuality of a demonstration outside Lambeth Town Hall, and interviews with Lambeth councillor Stewart Lansley and black community worker...

  • CB radio craze made legal (1981)

    Genre
    Interview; Music; News report; Special

    Report on the Citizen’s Band (CB) radio service and how the craze became legal on FM in the UK. Speaking are: Ian(?) Leslie(?), National Committee for the Legalisation of CB; Malcolm Miller, manager of...

  • London ambulance service to strike (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Terry Pettifer, Vice-Chairman of the London Ambulance Conveners Committee, who insists there is no alternative to a strike over wages. Female interviewer not identified.

  • London ambulance service to strike (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Terry Pettifer, Vice-Chairman of the London Ambulance Conveners Committee, who explains why there will be no emergency cover during their 24 hour strike over wages. Male interviewer not...

  • London ambulance strike defended (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Terry Pettifer, Vice-Chairman of the London Ambulance Conveners Committee, who defends the 24 hour total London ambulance strike over wages. Female interviewer not identified.