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Prison sentence unjustified (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Charlie Kray on the 30 year prison sentence given to his brothers, former gangland criminals Ronnie and Reggie Kray. He says it is not justified compared to shorter sentences given to murderers and...
Manchester air disaster awards (1987)
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- News report; Interview; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on a ceremony attended by Queen Elizabeth II honouring victims of the Manchester Airport air disaster (22/08/85) with gallantry medals; includes interviews with flight staff: Joanna...
Prince Charles too involved in politics (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales defending himself against charges of being too political. The interview was originally broadcast on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 (04/12/87) where he was...
Education bill row (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Kenneth Baker, Education Secretary, responding to criticisms in the House of Commons relating to his new education bill; on claims by former Prime Minister, Edward Heath, that the Government...
Rubens Hotel fire (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fire Officer Gerry O’Neill on a fire at the Rubens Hotel in Buckingham Palace Road, London, where two people were killed: Mrs Patricia Corry, 63, from Sydney and Dr Ahmed Arabi, 53, a health...
Baby Barber dies after delayed heart sugery (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with father, Philip Barber, on death of his one month-old son David Barber, who underwent surgery to repair his faulty heart, after five postponements due to staff shortages. Reporter not identified.
NHS funds plea (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with Ian Todd, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, saying the need for further money in the NHS is desperate; follows a statement from three of Britain’s leading medical bodies urging...
BBC radio series row (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on BBC Radio series, My Country Right or Wrong, following a High Court injunction brought by the Government barring broadcast; includes parliamentary speeches by Sir Patrick Mayhew, Attorney General;...
Crockford’s attacks on bishops (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with Church spokesman, John Barton, over entries in Crockford’s Clerical Directory, attacking Bishop David Jenkins of Durham and Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie as elitist liberals....
Crockford’s attacks on bishops (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with Bishop David Jenkins of Durham, over entries in Crockford’s Clerical Directory, attacking himself and Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie as elitist liberals. Reporter not identified.