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French hostage Jean Louis Normandin released from Beirut (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the release of French hostage Jean Louis Normandin after being held in Beirut for 12 months. Includes interview with him at his flat in Paris including his thoughts on British hostage John McCarthy...
Reaction to INF nuclear disarmament treaty (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe and NATO Secretary General Lord Carrington (Peter Carington) react to the USA-USSR nuclear arms reduction agreement, the INF treaty, and comment on stance of Europe. Male...
Geoffrey Howe reacts to French deal over hostages (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe reaction to the deal that France may have done with Iran over hostages, saying that Britain will continue its no deal policy with terrorists whatever other countries do.
No deals with hostage-takers (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
David Waite saying he doesn’t want any deal to secure relative Terry’s freedom and neither would he, following the deal France did with Iran over French hostages in the Lebanon. And his pleasure at a...
British sisters in forced marriages appeal for help (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Zana Mushen and Nadia Mushen of Birmingham were sent to Yemen and sold as brides by their father Muthanna Mushen. Zana appeals for help via a tape smuggled out of Yemen. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
A Fire Brigade spokesman, Brian Clark, describes the scene and damage caused by the Kings Cross Underground fire. Cause is still being investigated. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Clark, Director of Operations for LRT (London Regional Transport) describes the scene after the Kings Cross Underground fire and comments on a wooden escalator and Underground fire safety precautions.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
An injured fireman, Vernon Trefry, describes the scene during the fire at Kings Cross Underground station from his hospital bed. Male interviewer not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Fire station officer Colin Townsley died in the Kings Cross Underground fire after going in without putting his breathing apparatus on. A neighbour in Lewisham pays tribute to him. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Joe Kennedy talking about the speed of the fire spreading in the Kings Cross Underground disaster and the tragic deathtoll. Says they are investigating the wooden escalator where...