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28,816 results found for all records.
Zola Budd to stay in UK (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Statement by a South African spokesman for athlete Zola Budd on her intentions to stay in the UK and wish to be treated like any other UK athlete. Followed by interview with spokesman. Male speaker and...
Miners strike- police relations affected (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the Chief Constable of Yorkshire Police (Peter Wright?) on police relationship with local communities as miners’ strike continues. Male interviewer not identified.
Times editor on 200th anniversary (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Editor of The Times newspaper, Charles Douglas-Home, on the paper’s 200th birthday. Home discusses different aspects of the newspaper and the future of the publication. Male interviewer not...
British expedition to climb Everest (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with climbers Mal Duff and Julie Tullis on their upcoming attempt to climb Mount Everest by the North East face, and the problems which they may encounter. Male interviewer not identified.
Putney Hill gas explosion (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report from the scene of a gas explosion at the Newnham House block of flats in Putney, London, which left many members of the public injured and buried. Includes comment from eyewitnesses Ron Spriggle and...
Putney gas explosion (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on the visit of Employment Secretary Tom King to Putney Hill after a massive gas explosion and his announcement of an inquiry and dangerous operations to free trapped residents at the block of flats....
Putney gas explosion (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the visit of Employment Secretary Tom King to Putney after a massive gas explosion at a block of flats and continuing dangerous rescue operations and aftermath. Death toll stands at eight. King...
Putney gas explosion (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fire Brigade spokesman Brian Clarke on the dangerous operation underway to search for survivors in the aftermath of a gas explosion at a block of flats in Putney. Male interviewer not identified.
1950s nuclear tests cover-up (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Maurice reports on Greenpeace claims the UK Government is performing a cover up of records into nuclear medical testing during the 1950s following claims of radiation causing illness in veterans and...
Bob Geldof Ethiopia trip (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Interview with Bob Geldof on his upcoming trip to Ethiopia to see how the funds will be distributed from the charity record, Do They Know its Christmas. Ends with excerpt from the song. Male interviewer not...