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22 results found for '"Disabilities"' in Keywords.
Jack Ashley on drug, Primodos (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Jack Ashley, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent South, on the drug Primodos, thought to be responsible for birth defects after being given to pregnant women. A comparison is made with the drug, Thalidomide. Male...
Hormone pregnancy drugs cause damage to babies (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Jack Ashley on damage to babies caused by hormone pregnancy test drugs. Ashley has called repeatedly for a public inquiry into why there has been no official warning in relation to the drugs and...
Alf Morris on disability discrimination in Britain (1978)
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- Interview
Minister for the Disabled, Alf Morris on discrimination towards disabled people in Great Britain. Morris claims that buildings need to be modified to give disabled people equal access. Male interviewer not...
Alf Morris on Thalidomide claimants inquiry (1978)
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- Interview
Alf Morris, Labour MP for Wythenshawe, says he is keen to resolve the outstanding cases of Thalidomide victims. He says there is an inquiry into the claims of 80 people who have yet to receive compensation....
Naomi Uemura receives Cross for Valour (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Robin White reports on Japan’s Naomi Uemura receiving the Cross for Valour in sport. Naomi Uemura says he is very happy to receive his award. Teddy Kennedy, Jr talks about his experience after having his...
We’re human too (1981)
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- Interview; Documentary
Documentary presented by Lawrence Spicer on people with learning disabilities and brain damage including Down’s syndrome: extent of the problem, changing attitudes, experiences of the family and education...
Don’t forget us (1981)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Special
LBC Special: Don’t Forget Us. What constitutes a disability? Lawrence Spicer reports on five common conditions that could be conceived as disabilities: diabetes, migraine, tinnitus, psoriasis, epilepsy....
Doctor tried for Down syndrome baby murder (1981)
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- Interview; News report
Report on the clearing of Doctor Leonard Arthur of the attempted murder of Down syndrome baby, John Pearson. With comment on the ethics of allowing handicapped babies to die from paediatrician, Professor...
RADAR man of the year (1981)
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- Interview
The process for choosing and fundraising nature of RADAR Man of the Year is explained and this year’s nominees listed (male speaker not identified). Snooker player Steve Davis and policeman Philip Olds...
Peter Dinsdale guilty of Hull arson attacks (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Two reports on Peter Dinsdale, otherwise known as Bruce Lee, who has been found guilty of manslaughter for starting fires which killed 26 people in the Hull area. Male reporter not identified.