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First anniversary of the state of emergency in South Africa (1987)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Report on the first anniversary of the state of emergency in South Africa. A cathedral congregation (black and white) brings flowers, and a choir sings a political song. Excerpts from speeches by Frank...
ANC activist funeral with Winnie Mandela (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Report on the funeral of ANC activist, Peter Martow(?) which had heavy police restrictions. Includes actuality of freedom songs being sung at the funeral; interview with Winnie Mandela on what she would have...
Michael Hedges concert (1987)
- Genre
- Music; Special
A live recording of a concert by the American acoustic guitarist, Michael Hedges. The band members include: Philip Aaberg; Darol Anger; Michal Manring; Barbara Higbie; Mike Marshall. Location not known...
Madonna in Leeds (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Vox pop
Report on a Madonna concert at Roundhay Park, Leeds; includes vox pop; interview with Superintendent John Ellis on the fans’ behaviour. Madonna is heard addressing the audience, and (briefly) singing. Male...
Soviet national anthem (1987)
- Genre
- Music
Recording of the Soviet National Anthem as played when leader Mikhail Gorbachev visited Britain on his way to the INF summit and met UK Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher at Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.
Douglas Hurd on politics, life and times and musical choices (1987)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; Music; News bulletin
Interview by Mark Smith, with UK Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd. He talks about his life and times; politics and politicians and role of the Home Secretary. His favourite musical choices are played. Includes...
General Election-Alliance visits and speeches (1987)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Report on the SDP - Liberal Party Alliance political campaign in the 1987 General Election; visit to North West by David Steel and Shirley Williams; speech by Shirley Williams; speech and singing by Cyril...
General election - Campaign music (1987)
- Genre
- Music; News report
Report on the UK 1987 General Election campaign musical styles includes excruciating singing by Neil Kinnock and David Steel. Reporter not identified (poss. Peter Spencer).
Woodley’s walkabout (1987)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music; Special
Woodley’s Walkabout. Part 2. Paul Woodley visits attractions in the Northern Territory in Australia including Ayers Rock, Uluru resort, Alice Springs, Chateau Hornsby vineyard for dinner by camelback and...
And their mouths shall shout forth (1987)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music; Special
And Their Mouths Shall Shout Forth, presented by Lawrence Spicer. Visits Whitechapel Bell Foundry and hears of its history, famous bells made including the Liberty Bell, looks at bells being repaired and...