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Alan Peacock responds to criticism of his report on broadcasting (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Professor Alan Peacock responds to criticism of his report on broadcasting. He talks about the limited number of channels and how an increase in advertising would not be in the viewer’s interest; the...
Return of the Mallard (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the return of the fastest steam locomotive, the Mallard. An unidentified male engineer talks about the record, the restoration of the train, and its history. Male interviewer not identified.
Journey of the Mallard between York and Scarborough (1986)
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- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the journey of the Mallard locomotive between York and Scarborough. Includes contributions from members of the train’s crew, past and present - chief engineer, John Bellwood, driver, Harry...
Robert Runcie on women priests (1986)
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- Interview
Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, on the issue of female priests. (Scottish?) male interviewer not identified.
Richard Branson on his cross-Atlantic voyage (1986)
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- Interview
Richard Branson on his completion of his record-breaking cross-Atlantic voyage. He talks about the bad moments on the crossing, the dispute over the Blue Riband and the Hales Trophy, and plans for future...
25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall (1986)
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- Interview; News report
Report from Berlin documenting the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall with calls from the West to remove it and celebrations of the anniversary in the East. Dennis Staunton(?) talks to West Berlin residents...
Death penalty for British man held over drugs charges (1986)
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- News report; Interview
Report on (and including) interview of Kevin Barlow by Tim Miles of the Daily Mail in a Malaysian prison at Penang, before he was hanged on drugs charges. He protests his innocence. Female reporter not...
West German President Richard Von Weizsaker on his forthcoming visit to Britain (1986)
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- Interview
West German President Richard Von Weizsaker interview in which he describes the points of his forthcoming trip to Britain, and the relationship between Britain and Germany. Female interviewer not identified.
Couple to be executed for murder in Saudi (1986)
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- Interview
Prince Abdullah of the Saudi Royal family talks of the slim chance of a couple being saved who are due to be executed for the murder of an Irish hospital matron following their confession. Female...
Geoffrey Howe on his South African visit (1986)
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- Interview
Andrew Manderstam talks to Sir Geoffrey Howe on his South African visit, and what issues the Foreign Secretary will be discussing with the South African Government to work towards getting rid of apartheid.