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Unexploded WW2 bomb found in London (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Construction worker Michael Killen describes the moment they found an unexploded Second World War bomb in London whilst digging. Male reporter not identified.
Moors victim’s body search (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Moors murderer Ian Brady’s solicitor Benedict Birnberg comments on the search for the body of Moors murder victim Keith Bennett, after Myra Hindley gave police information. On how his client feels, whether...
Search for Moors victim’s body (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Murderer Ian Brady’s solicitor Benedict Birnberg on his client revisiting Saddleworth Moor to help police search for the body of his victim Pauline Reade. The body has not yet been found and Brady has now...
Mark Burgess offered free operation (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on ten-year-old Mark Burgess whose plight on the waiting list for a heart operation was highlighted as part of Labour’s campaign in the 1987 General Election. A surgeon and an anaesthetist have...
Commuter James Bond on his sponsored Tube run (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Commuter James Bond is interviewed about his sponsored Tube run, in which he will run between the tube stations in a certain time limit for the charity Sport Aid. He describes his journey, and the problems...
Development row in Covent Garden (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
In a development row in Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House plans to upgrade their back stage areas, and promises to build (luxury) flats and less offices in the area. Community association spokesperson...
Fire service save sinking yacht (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
An interview with Fire Brigade boss William Hackett after an Edwardian motor yacht sprung a leak. The Fire Service has been pumping the water out, but the owner has not yet been reached. Interviewer not...
Greenpeace on Sellafield (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
The pollution controlling Paris Commission has met with Greenpeace over Sellafield nuclear plant. Colin Hines from Greenpeace explains why they feel so strongly about Sellafield, and the reasons it should be...
Prince Charles’ valet dies of AIDS (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Prince Charles’ former valet Stephen Barry has died of AIDS. He left some papers he had written on the Royal Family to his ghost writer, Unity Hall. She explains what the papers are about, and what she...
First heart and lung transplant at Old Court Clinic (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on successful heart and lung transplant operation at the private Old Court Clinic in London by surgeon Magda Yakoub. Martine, awaiting a transplant operation at the clinic, comments on recovery of the...