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Liverpool budget meeting ends in uproar (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Labour group of Liverpool City Council has claimed a victory after its budget proposals were ratified at a council meeting. Deputy leader Derek Hatton says they will do everything possible to avoid...
Queen on Middle East (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on a speech at a state banquet by Queen Elizabeth II about the problems in the Middle East, in particular the Iran-Iraq War, during a state visit by the Emir of Bahrain, Isa ibn Sulman...
Life of treacherous spy Michael Bettaney (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
An analysis of the background of Michael Bettaney, the MI5 agent who broke the Official Secrets Act by passing sensitive documents to the Russians. Speaking are friend Pauline Harrison(?); neighbour Jim...
Thames flood barrier opening row (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the resolution of the row over the form of the opening ceremony of the Thames flood barrier in London. The GLC has finally agreed for the Queen to open it and she will visit to see how it works....
Greenham Common peace camp evictions (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Reporter Paul Maurice describes how women peace protesters were evicted from Greenham Common, where they have been camped in protest to the nuclear missile base there. With comment from Assistant Chief...
Greenham Common peace camp evictions (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Vox pop
Report on the eviction of women protesters from the Greenham Common peace camp by police (following a High Court order), with protesters setting their shelters alight. The speakers include: Assistant Chief...
CND mystery tour (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a mystery bus tour of UK nuclear missile sites hosted by Chairperson of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), Joan Ruddock who is heard giving the tour. With comment from CND executive...
Official Secrets Act (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Tim Crook reports on the Official Secrets Act, the way it is used, and how it has been kept on the statute books by successive governments despite judges’ recommendations. Includes comment on the trial of...
Official secrets act purpose (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Tim Crook? reports on the tenets of Official Secrets Act of 1911, and its current application in relation to the Sarah Tisdall case. Foreign and Commonwealth Office clerical officer Tisdall leaked documents...
Dennis Kelly murder appeal (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Tim Crook reports on the appeal trial of Dennis Kelly who was convicted of the murder of William Osu in Liverpool. The appeal has been rejected with the judge claiming new witnesses were lying. Mr Kelly’s...