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Soviet defectors to the West tell their story (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference set up by Resistance International in which two Soviet soldiers discuss their defection to the West from Afghanistan war, with Britain granting them asylum, and drug abuse in the...
Barbara Harrold dies after parcel bombing (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the murder of Barbara Harrold, killed by a parcel bombing in Ightham, Kent, and suspect’s description. Chief Superintendent David Sturridge comments on the case and inquiry. Male reporter not...
Sikh protests in London (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on the demonstrations by Sikhs outside the Indian High Commission in London. Sikhs present discuss the reasons for the protests. Female reporter not identified.
Disappearance of baby Louise Brown (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the disappearance of Down’s syndrome baby Louise Brown, reported as being abducted from a car in Battersea. Includes a television appeal for her return from father Paul Brown, and details of the...
Funeral of murdered Marie Payne (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on the funeral of 4-year-old Marie Payne, whose body was found in Epping Forest in Essex, after she was abducted and killed. The report also examines the murder and arrest of Colin Evans. Includes...
John McEnroe and his mood swings (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Antonia Higgs reports on US tennis player John McEnroe’s volatile temper. Includes interview with McEnroe on the British press and his actions on and off the court; members of the public offer their...
Cruise missile deployment on Salisbury Plain (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Paul Maurice reports on the Cruise missile deployments on Salisbury Plain, and the amount of missiles held by the Soviet Union and NATO. US Assistant Secretary of State James Dobbins comments.
Police, violence and crime in London (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the number of Metropolitan Police carrying weapons amid concern following accidental shootings, and a recent report on crime figures. Sir Kenneth Newman, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, discusses...
Radio Caroline relaunch (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Jingle; Special; Music
Report on the relaunch of pirate radio station Radio Caroline on the ship Imagine, off Essex. Includes musical excerpt from John Lennon’s Imagine; Radio Caroline jingle; DJ Tom Anderson welcoming...
Train from Aberdeen crashes en route to London (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a crash near Morpeth involving a sleeper-train from Aberdeen to London (24/06/84). Includes comment from passenger Ian(?) Donnelly and car attendent Robert Whitewick. Male reporter not identified.