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Miners split over code of conduct (1987)
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- Interview
Report on the talks the miners’ unions the NUM and the UDM are having with the NCB over the miners code of conduct and split between unions due to NUM leader Arthur Scargill’s stubborn stance. Includes...
Dispute over fire service re-organisation (1987)
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- Interview
Interview on fire service re-organisation in West Glamorgan, current unofficial action by fire fighters and likelihood of a national stoppage if talks with ACAS due to start are not fruitful. Speakers not...
Arthur Scargill on Miners code of conduct (1987)
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- Interview
Arthur Scargill talking about NUM coal miners dispute over the new code of conduct and vote of the union for industrial action through an overtime ban. Says NUM are willing to go to ACAS but NCB is currently...
The Queen on the military coup in Fiji (1987)
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- Interview
Queen Elizabeth II is asked by a reporter about a possible further statement on the military coup in Fiji, but refuses to be drawn, although she does say that she thinks it is sad. Male reporter not identified.
Vijay Singh calls for Commonwealth intervention after second Fiji coup (1987)
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- Interview
The former Attorney General Vijay Singh is calling for the Commonwealth to show Colonel Rabuka that he should pay the price of his actions with reference to Fiji. Male interviewer not identified.
James Godfried arrested for murder in Greece (1987)
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- Interview; Speech
Series of 3 interlinked clips about the case of James Godfried, arrested for the murder and suspected murder of two women - Nancy Connor(?) and Alex Dimitrianou(?) - in Mykonos, Greece. 1: Interview with...
Oath of loyalty for Northern Ireland politicians? (1987)
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- News report; Interview; Speech
Ulster Secretary Tom King explains the proposition that everyone who wishes to stand for elective office in the province should sign a declaration that they will not support any proscribed organisation....
Hope for hostages increased by John Lyttle mission (1987)
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- Interview
Following a secret mission by John Lyttle, an envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury, he hopes that Terry Waite may be released. He says that the Syrians would like to bring about the release of hostages with...
Terry Waite’s cousin John hopeful of release (1987)
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- Interview
Beirut Hostage Terry Waite’s family are cautiously optimistic regarding his possible release, following the mission of envoy John Little. Their strong Christian faith leads them to believe that he is...
Margaret Thatcher on Fijian coup (1987)
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- Interview
UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the military coup in Fiji, and the possibility of Fiji’s applying to become a republic. Interviewer’s words not included.