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Funeral of Pat Phoenix (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Speech; Obituary; Music
Coverage of the funeral of British actress, Patricia Phoenix, whose most famous role was that of Elsie Tanner on the TV soap, Coronation Street. Includes Father Paul Thompson(?), the priest conducting the...
Protesters’ song about nuclear waste (1986)
- Genre
- Music
Song about the disposal of nuclear waste, entitled, We are the Nuclear Dustmen, sung by unidentified male protester (or in support of protesters) outside Elstow, a proposed nuclear waste site in...
Russian celebrations (1986)
- Genre
- Music; Special
Recording of public celebrations (possibly May Day, in Moscow?), entirely in Russian language. Includes marching music, crowds cheering, and public announcements or commentary.
South African political pop song (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Report on the South African Bureau for Informationâs pop song - aimed at gaining support for the Government’s reform programme - which has been criticised as propaganda. Includes excerpts of the song;...
Christmas in Bethlehem (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Peter Allen-Frost reports from Manger Square in Bethlehem, at Christmas, on events and atmosphere, pilgrims, commercialism and security. Includes Islamic call to prayer, carols, and bells ringing in...
Labour conference ends (1986)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Report at the end of the Labour Party conference in Blackpool, a rather quiet one overall, with speeches from: chairman Neville Hough, Dennis Skinner, Gwyneth Dunwoody. Also Eric Heffer leading singing of...
Billy Bragg on his political music (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, who mixes music and politics within his songs and supports the Labour Party, discusses his work, and the importance of putting the message out. Includes musical excerpts from...
Labour Party Conference ends (1986)
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- Music; News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the end of the Labour Party Conference in Blackpool. Includes excerpts from speeches including those by Chairman, Neville Hough, Party leader Neil Kinnock and Derek Gladwin. From...
Mark Mardell round-up of TUC conference (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Mark Mardell reports on the end of the Trades Union Congress conference with actuality of delegates singing Auld Lang Syne. Includes interviews with TUC General Secretary Norman Willis and National Union of...
Murder of Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference; Music
Report on the double murder and sexual assault of schoolfriends Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway in Brighton. Includes background singing from their school. Interviews with local priest, Father Peter Smith;...