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USSR boycotting LA Olympics (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Andrew Manderstam reports on decision of the Soviet Union to boycott the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. With comment from Head of LA Olympic Committee Peter Ueberroth; International Olympic Committee...
USSR boycotting LA Olympics (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Soviet Union boycotting the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA ostensibly due to fears for safety of athletes due to anti-Soviet feeling. With comment from Soviet ambassador in London Ginari...
Reagan calls for aid to Central America (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on a speech by US President Ronald Reagan (with excerpts) on need for more military and financial aid from the USA to Central America to prevent Communist regimes spreading.
Thatcher reveals Falklands security breach (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the contents of an interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, where she accuses Labour MP Ted Rowlands, of jeopardizing security by revealing the work of the intelligence service in the...
Cruise missiles debate (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the debate in the House of Commons on the Government’s policy over the deployment of Cruise (nuclear) missiles. Includes speeches by Labour Party defence spokesman Denzil Davies; Defence...
Bill to scrap GLC debated (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the long night’s debate during the third reading of the controversial bill to scrap the elections for the GLC and county councils. Includes Commons speeches by Liberal environment spokesman Simon...
Heathrow terminal 4 (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Maurice reports on the opening of Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 and Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley’s speech at the topping out ceremony (speech heard).
Parcel bomb sent to elderly woman (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a parcel bomb being sent to Barbara Harrold in Ightham, Kent and the injuries it has caused her. No motive has been determined but it may have been meant for husband Gordon Harrold. With comment...
Chelsea Flower Show starts (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Dickie Arbiter reports on the start of the 1984 Chelsea Flower Show. Includes interviews with exhibitors Robert Hillier and John Hayes.
Three missing children found in Ireland (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the return of three children, Ian Ward, Emma Bishop and Denise Boezalt, who had run away to Ireland from North London, with two amusement arcade workers, Leslie Loates and colleague Kevin Maher....