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Stuart Firth on miners’ fundraising song (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Report on the fundraising song, Part of the Union, recorded by men who were sacked after striking at Hindle Gears. Spokesman for the workers, Stuart Firth(?) talks about the court case against the company....
Sellafield nuclear works (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the publication of a report on the effects of nuclear discharge from the Sellafield nuclear processing plant in Cumbria, and the possible link to a high rate of leukaemia in the area. Sir Douglas...
Miners strike - Parliamentary debate on expense (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a parliamentary debate after Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nigel Lawson said that the money spent on the miners’ strike was a worthwhile investment. Trade and Industry Secretary Norman Tebbit,...
Violence in Beirut (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on violent protests in Beirut against the kidnapping of Lebanese citizens by military militias. Female correspondent and male studio reporter not identified.
Results of Israeli elections (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the results of the Israeli (legislative?) election and possible coalitions to form a government. Speaking are: current Prime Minister, Yitzhak Shamir; Amnnon Rubinstein, Shinui party; Ehud Olmert,...
Ronald Reagan press conference (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on a press conference given at the White House by US President Ronald Reagan. Includes excerpts from the conference, on various issues.
Brian Richards on his murder trial (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the case of Dr Brian Richards, accused of plotting to murder his Harley Street partner, Peter Stephan, in the United States, and the support he is receiving from his home town of Sandwich, Kent,...
Tatiana Yankelevich on Andrei Sakharov (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Tatiana Yankelevich, stepdaughter of scientist Dr Andrei Sakharov, claims her stepfather has been given mind-altering drugs by the KGB while on hunger strike. Male reporter not identified.
High Frontier support for anti-ballistic missile systems (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Maurice reports on the High Frontier organisation which supports the development of anti-ballistic missile defence systems for the USA against the Soviet Union. Dr Edward Gerry(?) talks about the...
Olympic Games, Los Angeles (1984)
- Genre
- News bulletin; News report; Speech
Sports editor Dave Brenner reports on the opening ceremony of the Games of the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles, California. Jeff Stelling describes the scene as the British teams pass in the parade. US...