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Headmaster resigns after death of students (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former headmaster of Stoke Poges Middle School, Buckinghamshire, Alec Askew, following the announcement of his resignation after four boys drowned on a school trip while exploring rocks near...
Ten convictions for dog fighting (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the conviction and sentencing of ten people for organising a dog fighting ring after a tip off and raid in Potter’s Bar, Hertfordshire; some were sent to jail. Speakers are protesters and dog...
Murder of Richard Baker at house party (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the death of 17-year-old Richard Baker who was stabbed with a knife at a house party in Raynes Park, Merton, London by a gang of youths. Police appeal for any information. Speakers are an...
Johnson Matthey associate faces allegations (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on MP Brian Sedgemore’s House of Commons allegations about financial irregularities and threats of violence at Johnson Matthey bank which has collapsed. Johnson Matthey associate Michael Hepker...
Johnson Matthey associate faces allegations (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a Johnson Matthey bank associate (poss. Mahmoud Sipra) accused of financial irregularities and violent threats by MP Brian Sedgemore in the House of Commons, following the collapse of the...
Improvement of obstetric treatment (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr Wendy Savage on her ideas for improving medical treatment of pregnant women. She has just been suspended over allegations of incompetence. Male interviewers not...
Thatcher on football hooliganism (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Two linked clips of an interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher about football hooliganism in the UK and what measures will be enforced to curb the violence at matches. The male interviewer is Gary...
Top workers get pay rise above inflation (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the announcement that top workers will receive a pay increase above the rate of inflation and reaction including a drop in the opinion polls for the Conservative Party and questions over Prime...
CND wins case against intelligence service (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified female member of CND (poss. Joan Ruddock) outside court on intelligence service monitoring of and interference with the group which they say is unnecessary and unlawful, they...
Drug death of Jason Fitzsimmons (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the death of 14-year-old Jason Fitzsimmons following a drug overdose of heroin and methadone in Liverpool. With comment from uncle Tony Murray. Male reporter not identified.