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  • Islington police beating case (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Wells at Scotland Yard disputes the demand by Gerald Kaufman, Shadow Home Secretary, to sack thirty police officers over an incident almost three years ago in which...

  • Islington police beating case (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Peter Kimber reports on a new investigation to be launched into an Islington police beating of youths almost three years ago. Two of the youths, Gary Fowley and Daniel Jenkins, react to the announcement of...

  • Geoffrey Dickens on child prostitution in Islington (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Geoffrey Dickens MP is interviewed in Islington about child prostitution in brothels in the area. He has received information in the form of a tape and a map, which he has passed on to police. Male...

  • Police train for riots (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report from Hounslow training centre as policewomen train for riot situations. Includes interview with training instructor Frank Hodsman(?); Commander Tony Speed. Reporter takes part in riot simulation, and...

  • Clive Sinclair on Spectrum 128 computer launch (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Clive Sinclair on his new Spectrum 128 computer, which has extra memory and can be used to play games, and on the failed C5 electric vehicle. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Spitfire anniversary (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Paul Maurice reports on the 50th anniversary of the Spitfire and a commemorative flight over London. Includes vox pop with London public; interview with pilot of the Spitfire, Paul Day of the RAF.

  • Brownies’ brew-up (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech

    Report on a Brownies charity tea party attended by Princess Anne. Includes interviews with Lynne(?) Braithwaite, Brown Owl; Wendy Riches, Save the Children; speech by Princess Anne. Male reporter not...

  • Land Rover buyout (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Paul Channon, Trade and Industry Secretary, on the four groups interested in buying the Land Rover division of British Leyland. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Lord Hailsham on compensation (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg) on the need for an overhaul of the system by which compensation for personal injury and damages are claimed. Male interviewer (not identified) refers to an earlier press conference.

  • Anniversary of Militant (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the 20th anniversary of the formation of the left-wing Militant group within the UK Labour Party, its policies, and its influence in Liverpool. Includes interview with Terry Harrison and Richard...