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Dartington Hall School closure (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Brian Nicholson, Headmaster of Dartington Hall School, Devon, on its closure, for which he blames the long-term effects of sensational media publicity. Male interviewer not identified.
Hampton Court fire (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Hampton Court Palace fire. Includes a history of the palace; interviews with Gerald Drayton, building works officer; Graham Callow, resident; Kenneth Baker, Environment Minister; Lord Montagu...
Lambeth Council remains Labour (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Elena Curti reports on the retention of control of Lambeth Council by the Labour Party despite a Conservative Party majority. Includes speech by new Mayor, Kingsley Smith; interviews with Ted Knight, council...
London Marathon (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Report on the 1986 London Marathon (won by Toshihiko Seko, Japan), including interviews with runners Hugh Jones and Allister Hutton. Male reporter not identified; male commentator not identified.
John Dunster on Chernobyl fallout (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
John Dunster, Director of the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), on radiation dangers in the UK following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Soviet Union. Male interviewer not...
Grant Meekings on Chernobyl fallout (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Grant Meekings, Department of Agriculture, on radiation dangers in the UK following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Soviet Union. Male interviewer not identified.
Enoch Powell on UK relations with USA and EEC (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Enoch Powell MP on his speech delivered at the Royal Society banquet of St George, on Britain’s relationships with the European Economic Community and the USA. Female interviewer not identified.
Margaret Thatcher on terrorism fears (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, visiting Swan Hunter Shipyard, Sunderland, on fears for her son, Mark, and terrorism in general, following death threats made against him (whilst he was in Texas?).
Queen Alexandra’s emeralds mystery (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Queen Alexandra’s emeralds which the Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) is said to have worn in the 1930s, and on the likely publication of her letters...
Funeral of Wallis Simpson (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Dickie Arbiter reports back to the studio on the funeral of the Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) who died on 24/04/86. He describes events earlier today and speculates on reconciliation with the Royal...