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95 results found for '"Accidental death"' in Keywords.
Alexander Lieven on death of Vladimir Simeanov (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Tribute
Alexander Lieven, Controller of BBC European services, on the death of journalist Vladimir Simeonov. Lieven also discusses the assassination of Bulgarian writer and broadcaster Georgi Markov, but does not...
Bonington on death of Nick Escort (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Mountain climber and explorer Chris Bonington describes the events that led up to the death of fellow explorer Nick Escort while climbing K2 in the Himalayas. Bonington explains why mountain climbers such as...
Jan Scott on Nick Estcourt’s death (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jan Scott on the death of Nick Estcourt on K2 whilst climbing with her husband, Doug Scott. She speaks about what happened, the risks involved with climbing and whether she would stop her...
Death of two North Sea divers (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Mike Gardiner(?) reports on the death of two North Sea divers, Tony Prongly and Michael Ward (26/11/78); how they were only minutes from safety; the official inquiry into what happened; what is believed to...
Woolworths fire (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the fire at Woolworths in Manchester. Includes interviews with unidentified survivors; Ian Carter, stockroom; Anne(?) Brogan, cashier’s office; Geoffrey Council, retail manager. Report is in...
Woolworths fire in Manchester (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a survivor of a fire at a branch of Woolworths store in Manchester, about how he escaped the fire and his rescue by the fire services. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
Woolworths fire (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Mike Gardiner(?) reports on a fire at a Woolworths store in Piccadilly, Manchester in which 10 people died. Includes interview with Manchester’s Chief Fire Officer, Ron Bullers.
Pop concert deaths (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on a tragedy at a pop concert where members of the audience died. Possible causal factors include poor handling of the crowd and a hallucinogenic drug being sold outside the concert leading to...
Down to earth (1979)
- Genre
- Feature
Independent Radio presents Down to Earth: A Story of Coal and Colliers, part of a series written and produced by Ralph Bernard, narrated by Frank Windsor, researched by Tim Whyatt and Julie Fletcher; music...
Jimmy Carter on Iran hostage rescue mission (1980)
- Genre
- Press conference; News report
Live coverage from the White House of a press conference by President Jimmy Carter explaining events after a failed attempt by America to rescue its diplomats held hostage in Iran and subsequent resignation...