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Labour conference-Roy Hattersley interview (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Murphy interviews deputy leader, Roy Hattersley, at the end of the Labour Party conference in Brighton. He says itâs the most successful conference since 1963.
Lenny Henry on sickle cell benefit (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Camilla Affleck interviews comedian, Lenny Henry (partly as his characters, Delbert Wilkins, and Theophilus P. Wildebeest), about a charity concert at the Brixton Academy, London, to raise money for research...
Service for Sheila McCarthy, mother of hostage John McCarthy (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Clive Myrie reports on a service of remembrance at St Bride’s Church, London, for Sheila McCarthy, mother of journalist John McCarthy who’s being held hostage in the Lebanon. Includes sermons by Canon...
Labour conference-Neil Kinnock interview (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Brian Widlake interviews leader, Neil Kinnock, at the end of the Labour Party conference in Brighton. The conference delegates have rejected proportional representation, and promised to restore NHS control...
Richard Branson to attempt Pacific balloon crossing (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
James Bays reports on the proposed attempt by Virgin businessman, Richard Branson, to cross the Pacific Ocean by hot air balloon. Includes interviews with co-pilot Per Lindstrand on the disastrous previous...
Foxley Wood decision overturned (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Rowley interviews Chris Patten, Environment Secretary, about his decision to overturn the decision of his predecessor, Nicholas Ridley, to give permission for a 4,800-house new town on the site of...
Julie Andrews on receiving BAFTA (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Rosy Kempston interviews actress Julie Andrews on being honoured with a BAFTA at an award ceremony at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. She is due to receive the second BAFTA Annual Tribute Award for her...
Hacker on new computer legislation (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Steve Gold, who escaped prosecution for unauthorised use of British Telecom’s Prestel computer system in 1988, saying intellectual hacking is widespread and should not be made a criminal...
Michael Aspel programme-Shirley Bassey (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Jingle
Michael Aspel interviews singer, Shirley Bassey, star profile on the Michael Aspel programme. She talks about her early life in Splott, Cardiff, and about her singing career. Also includes interview with...
Conservative conference-speculation over leadership (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Paul Rowley speculates on candidates to take over from Margaret Thatcher as leader, as the Conservative Party conference takes place in Blackpool. Includes speeches by and interviews with possible candidates...