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Pitsea murder investigation (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the murder of an unidentified woman whose dismembered body was found on a rubbish tip in Pitsea, Essex. Detective Sergeant Chris Nylan(?) asks the public for information, and says witnesses have...
Brighton IRA bombing - Jeanne Shattock’s funeral (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the memorial service for Jeanne Shattock at Exeter Cathedral, following her death in the Brighton IRA bombing. Speaking are Conservative Party Chairman John Gummer and Reverend Norman Davey. Male...
M23 security van raid (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the robbery of a Brinks-Mat security van on the M23 (29/11/84) and the escape of two prisoners in a possibly related earlier crime. Includes interview with Detective Chief Superintendent Keith...
Student grants backbench revolt (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the revolt by Conservative Party backbenchers over the Government’s plans to cut student grants. Includes Commons speeches by Conservative MPs Nicholas Winterton, Harry Greenway, Michael Latham...
Student rally over grants cut plans (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on students marching in London against the Government’s plans to reduce grants. Includes interviews with Metropolitan Police Acting Commander Bob Bannister; march organiser Martin Bannen; Students...
Student demonstration over grant cut plans (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on a demonstration by students at Wakefield District College in Yorkshire, during a visit by the Education Secretary Keith Joseph. The protests were organised to in opposition to the Government’s...
Student grants backbench revolt (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the proposals of Education Secretary Sir Keith Joseph to introduce changes to the system of student grants despite opposition from Conservative Party MPs. Includes Commons speeches by MPs: William...
Child dies on spiked railings in Camden (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a public inquiry following the death of 10-year-old Michelle Welling on spiked railings erected by Camden Council around the Godwin and Crowndale estates in Somerstown. Local tenants’ association...
IRA Brighton bombing - Sir Anthony Berry memorial (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a memorial service for MP Sir Anthony Berry who was killed in the Brighton IRA bomb explosion at the Grand Hotel during the Conservative Party conference (12/10/84). The attendees included Princess...
Mark Billington inquest (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the inquest in Birmingham, into the death of teenager Mark Billington, which returned an open verdict. His adoptive mother, Winifred Billington rejects police suspicions that he may have committed...