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Frank Flanagan on his son’s murder (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the trial of a Belgian bar owner charged with killing British football fan Brian Flanagan. Frank Flanagan, the dead man’s father, says his son was wrongly depicted as a hooligan by the mass...
European space probe Giotto to pass Halley’s Comet in 1986 (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
The European Space Agency is getting ready to launch its Giotto space probe for the arrival of Halley’s Comet. Dave Dale, project manager at the Agency, says other countries will lend their help to study...
Widow of Scottish holidaymaker on Spanish police (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Sheila Mathieson, widow of David Mathieson, who was stabbed on the Costa Brava in Spain, says the Spanish police treated her and her family badly. She says that if they had sent for an ambulance, her husband...
Robert McFarlane on nuclear arms reductions (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
White House official Robert McFarlane announces fresh talks on the reduction of nuclear arms between the Soviet Union and the United States. Male reporter not identified.
Zola Budd makes GB choice (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Athlete Zola Budd is to continue running for Great Britain, despite her return to her native South Africa after competing in the Olympic Games. Male reporter not identified.
Victoria Gillick and her birth control appeal (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Report on Victoria Gillick, who wants it to be made legal for doctors to tell parents if girls under 16 seek to go on the pill. Gillick’s legal battle has received support from Roman Catholic and Jewish...
Birmingham pub bombings - tenth anniversary (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the tenth anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings. With contributions from eyewitness Linda Willis; PC Rodney Hazelwood; eyewitness Linda Cox; taxi driver Jim Whelan(?); general hospital matron...
Queen Mother opens rail museum (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the opening by the Queen Mother of the Old Station Museum in the London Docklands. In a speech, the Queen Mother praises the organisers of the event. Male reporter not identified.
Tim Fletcher on cherry tree for Yvonne (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the cherry tree planted by Tim Fletcher, father of police officer Yvonne Fletcher who was shot during a protest outside the Libyan People’s Bureau in London. Yvonne’s mother, Queenie Fletcher,...
Murder of Sandra Rivett - 10th anniversary (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the tenth anniversary of the murder of Sandra Rivett, the Lucan family nanny. Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan is still wanted for the killing of the 29 year-old. Veronica, Lady Lucan was...