As the likely complexion of the new
Government emerges,
Brian Redhead follows the election story from the party headquarters to the steps of Downing Street and reports on the day's results including all 17 Northern Ireland seats. Leading politicians join the studio team throughout the day. including The Rt Hon
Norman Fowler and The Rt Hon James Prior of the Conservatives. The Rt Hon Peter Shore and The Rt Hon
Roy Hattersley of Labour. and The Rt Hon William Rodgers and Cyril Smith of the Alliance.
From abroad the first reactions to the results from politicians in Washington. Moscow,
Brussels, Dublin, Bonn and Paris, the Falkland
Islands and Buenos Aires: at home from leading industrialists and trade unionists; and in the city from bankers, foreign exchange dealers and stock-brokers.
A co-production with Radio News and Current Affairs, Outside
Broadcasts, BBC National Regions and BBC Local Radio Stations
Editor ANNE SLOMAN long wave only