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Conservative conference - NHS privatisation (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Moore?, Health Secretary at the Conservative Party Conference 1987 in Blackpool on the upbeat mood of delegates; PM Margaret Thatcher’s keynote speech later that day; NHS finance and...
Brent Council leader resigns (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Merle Amory, first black council leader, on her decision to leave Brent Council after six years, she says there’s been a smear campaign against her and the decision was personal not connected to cutbacks...
Vicious robbery at prestigious London address (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a vicious armed robbery at Phillimore Gardens, Holland Park. Detective Inspector Roger Parsons speaks about the attempted robbery and any possible link to the murder of an Egyptian businesssman...
Four people murdered in Bristol (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on killing of two men, David Pursall and John Peterson, by Kevin Weaver, at Alexandra Workwear, on Patchway Trading Estate, Bristol, and the bodies of his mother and sister being taken from a...
Floods collapse railway bridge in Wales (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Welsh Secretary Peter Walker at the scene of the collapsed bridge over the River Tywi after flooding which claimed four lives in a railway tragedy at Llandeilo. Reporter not identified. Ends abruptly.
Project HOTOL (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the future for project HOTOL (Horizontal Take-Off and Landing - space aircraft that could take off from normal airports) after Trade Minister Kenneth Clarke would not put any more funds into the...
Simon Ward brutally attacked (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Alexandra Ward talks about the brutal attack on her husband, actor Simon Ward, at their home in Hampstead, London. He is now recovering after brain surgery. Male interviewer not identified.
Douglas Hurd on immigration controls (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Home Secretary Douglas Hurd talking about immigration controls and a possible change of emphasis on claims for asylum following a ruling on a case of Sri Lankan Tamils. Female interviewer not identified.
Keith Best share dealing case (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the appeal court case of Keith Best, the ex-Anglesey MP found guilty of making illegal multiple share applications. He escaped a jail sentence but had his fine increased. David Jones, member of...
Homemade amphetamines a growing problem (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Detective Chief Inspector Dick Burton of Scotland Yard Unit on growing problem of amphetamines which can be easily produced at home, and how sales of precursor materials can be controlled. Male interviewer...