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Simon Le Bon on boat accident (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Pop star Simon Le Bon talks about the condition of his yacht, Drum, after the keel fell off, and describes the subsequent rescue operation. Male interviewer not identified.
Reggie Purbrick on being dismissed from duty (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Colonel Reggie Purbrick on why he has been relieved of his command of the 17th/21st Lancers Tank Regiment in West Germany. Male interviewer not identified.
Richard Branson on Blue Riband attempt (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Virgin Challenger, which has sunk while on an attempt to win the Blue Riband trophy for the fastest transatlantic crossing. Captain Ted Toleman and owner Richard Branson comment. Female...
Richard Branson on Challenger progress (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Virgin Records boss Richard Branson, who is on the Challenger attempting to cross the Atlantic in record time and win the Blue Riband, talks about the journey so far. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Berrow on Drum rescue (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the sinking of the yacht, Drum and rescue of her crew during the Fastnet Race. Crew member Michael Berrow and owner Simon Le Bon comment. Male reporter not identified.
Susan Fletcher on Bradford fire test case (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a test case brought by the victims of the Bradford City Football Club fire. Susan Fletcher, whose husband and son died in the disaster, talks about why she is taking action against the club. Male...
Interview on Drum wreckage (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the Drum, Simon Le Bon’s yacht, which has crashed during the Fastnet race. (Scottish) male interviewer not identified.
Interview on Drum wreckage (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. Simon Le Bon) talks about the salvage operation on the Drum, a yacht that has crashed during the Fastnet race. Male interviewer not identified.
Virgin Challenger update (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. Richard Branson), on board the Virgin Challenger attempting to cross the Atlantic in record time and win the Blue Riband, talks about the journey so far. Female interviewer...
RAF Hercules drops famine relief in Ethiopia (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Outside report from an RAF Hercules making a relief air drop with food for Ethiopia. RAF mercy flight 4306 successfully makes four drops twenty minutes from the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. Captain,...