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  • Kenneth Newman on 5% increase in crime (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Sir Kenneth Newman, Metropolitan Police commissioner, on a five percent increase in crime and drop in detection rate. Claims some may be down to rise in reporting of crimes. Female interviewer...

  • Female deacons ordained (1987)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the first ordination of female deacons in the Church of England, organ music and oath heard. The ceremony took place at Southwark Cathedral. Interview with delighted Bishop of Southwark, Ronald...

  • Deported Ayse Hailil returns to UK (1987)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the return of Turkish Cypriot, Ayse Halil, to the UK after deportation from Britain in 1985. Includes recording of her being reunited with her children; interview with Ayse Hailil and with...

  • Iran hostages on Terry Waite (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Audrey Coleman, who was a hostage in Tehran with her husband, describes how Terry Waite negotiated the couples’ release and comments on him being taken hostage in Beirut, the Lebanon. Female interviewer...

  • Terry Waite safe in Beirut (1987)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Press conference

    Report on the disappearance of Christian envoy Terry Waite in the Lebanon and concern around the world. Druze leader Walid Jumblatt who was supposed to be providing protection states the people Waite was...

  • Archbishop worried about Terry Waite (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    The Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie states he is worried about his envoy Terry Waite, who is missing in the Lebanon. He discusses a letter left by Waite stating the church should not pay any ransom...

  • Archbishop worried about Terry Waite (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie discusses the disappearance of his Christian envoy Terry Waite in Lebanon. He is holding out hope Terry has not been kidnapped and asks for prayers and privacy for his...

  • Walid Jumblatt on Terry Waite hostage crisis (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, who is visiting the UK, comments on the Terry Waite hostage situation in the Lebanon, he doesn’t know what happened to him but will do all he can to find out any information....

  • Profile on Terry Waite (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    A profile of Christian envoy Terry Waite who is being held hostage in the Lebanon. Waite’s background, his career and the acts he has performed in his duties as an envoy; his skills and hope he brought to...

  • Terry Waite obituary (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; Obituary

    Obituary of Christian envoy, Terry Waite, held hostage in the Lebanon, to be aired if he was found dead. Waite’s background, his career and the acts he has performed in his duties as an envoy; his skills...