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Michael Rogan on Ronald Reagan’s acting habit (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Michael Rogan has presented a paper entitled, Ronald Reagan: The Movie to the American Political Science Association. Rogan claims that Reagan confuses movies with real life. He says that when the President...
Johnny Makatini on the future of South Africa (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Johnstone Mfanafuthi Makatini of the African National Congress says that it is the beginning of the end of their grim struggle. He says that the current South African regime has serious problems â...
Evacuation of British nationals from Aden (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male British Government official (poss. Armed Forces Minister John Stanley) is interviewed about the evacuation of British diplomats and civilians from Aden during the civil war in the country....
Westland affair - Lord Young view (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Employment Secretary Lord David Young on the Westland Helicopter affair and on alleged cabinet disagreements over the sale of the company. He criticises Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine for his role in...
Westland affair - Geoffrey Pattie on meeting between Lygo and Brittan (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Junior Trade Minister Geoffrey Pattie on the Westland affair. He says his recollection of the Lygo-Brittan meeting is the same as the Secretary of State’s recollection. He says that he...
Westland affair - Michael Heseltine on shareholders vote (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine on the result of a poll (of Westland shareholders?) held at the Albert Hall. His European-backed group secured 35 percent of the vote. Interviewer not heard.
Westland affair - Shareholders meeting (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a meeting of Westland shareholders, held at the Albert Hall. Chairman, Sir John Cuckney thinks that the European consortium must withdraw to help pave the way forward. The European consortium did...
Report on Michael Heseltine ITN interview (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Michael Heseltine’s objection to appearing on the same ITN programme as an interview with Clive Ponting, acquitted of charges under the Official Secrets Act. Ponting says he cannot understand...
Westland affair - Thatcher and leaked letter (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s role in the Westland affair after allegations that she imposed an embargo on the release of the full text of the controversial letter from the Solicitor General...
Westland affair - MPs on Leon Brittan’s future (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Six Westland affair-related items. 1: Shadow Chancellor Roy Hattersley says that Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan should resign. 2: Liberal leader David Steel gives his opinion on Britten’s...