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  1. Pope’s visit to Ireland (1979)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech

    Report on the reaction of British and Northern Irish politicians to Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland in September 1979. With reaction from Merlyn Rees, UK Home Secretary; Harold McCusker and James...

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  2. Southall riots (1979)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Special; Speech

    Peter Spencer reports on the Southall riots in West London following clashes between Anti-Nazi League protesters and police and a National Front meeting at Southall Town Hall. The violence led to the death...

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  3. Merlyn Rees on Southall riots (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Peter Allen interviews Home Secretary Merlyn Rees about the Southall riots and planned inquiries and public order powers, following clashes between Anti-Nazi League protesters and police. The violence led to...

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  4. Parliament debates picketing (1979)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate

    Report on Parliamentary debate on picketing and lorry drivers strike, including whether to call a state of emergency, prior to a full debate tomorrow. With speeches from Home Secretary Merlyn Rees; Liberal...

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  5. After eight special (1979)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Speech

    After Eight. This edition on Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland in October 1979 and prospects of peace in Northern Ireland. Includes visit to Poland where the new Pope, Karol Wojtyla is from; speech by...

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  6. Decision makers (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Speech

    Documentary presented by Peter Spencer on nuclear civil defence policies of British Government and likely outcome for UK citizens of a nuclear attack; comparison of UK with Switzerland and Sweden;...

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  7. Decision makers (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Speech

    Jim Hancock presents a profile of James Callaghan at the time of his resignation (15 October 1980) as Labour Party leader. Interviews and speeches: James Callaghan; MPs John Silkin, Roy Hattersley, Merlyn...

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  8. Menwith Hill phone-tapping allegations (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with former UK Home Secretary Merlyn Rees about allegations made in New Statesman magazine that the Air Force base at Menwith Hill in Yorkshire is being used as a phone-tapping centre and on need...

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  9. Commons debates phone-tapping allegations (1980)

    Genre
    Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Parliamentary debate on 31/01/80 on allegations made in New Statesman magazine that the Air Force base at Menwith Hill in Yorkshire is being used as a phone-tapping centre. Speaking are: UK Home Secretary...

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  10. Commons debate on Bristol riots (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on a House of Commons debate focusing on the handling by Avon and Somerset Police of the riots in the St Pauls area of Bristol (02/04/80). Speaking are: Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw;...

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