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IRN news review (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech; Tribute
Peter Deeley presents a news review of the year 1984. Big stories include the miners strike; IRA bombing of the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Conservative Party conference; political year in UK;...
Greenpeace Big Ben demo (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the scaling of the Big Ben clock tower in central London by Greenpeace activists Renato Ruf and Ron Taylor as part of a demonstration against nuclear testing. Includes interview with Greenpeace...
NHS blood trial (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of Dr Mark Patterson, John Harris, and Leslie Dobson, for stealing blood from the NHS and selling it on the black market. Male reporter not identified (poss. Tim Crook).
Whooping cough claim (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a legal battle over compensation for the effects of the whooping cough vaccinations delivered in the 1950s and 1970s. Male reporter not identified.
NHS blood trial (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of Dr Mark Patterson, John Harris, and Leslie Dobson, for stealing blood from the NHS and selling it on the black market. Male reporter not identified (poss. Tim Crook).
Legislation on housing demolition (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on proposed legislation in Environment Secretary Patrick Jenkin’s local government bill making it easier for councils to demolish old housing stock. Includes interview with Ted Cantle, Association...
Missing baby Louise Brown (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Peter Kimber reports on the police investigation into the disappearance of Down syndrome baby Louise Brown along the Sussex coast, after her parents’ car was allegedly stolen in Battersea, London. (Her...
Andreas Diomedous returns to Broadmoor (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Tim Crook on the return to Broadmoor of convicted killer Andreas Diomedous after killing 16 year-old McDonald’s waiter Paul Gladwin. He also comments on the case of Vermaat(?) Umbatta(?), after his release...
Shirley Sturley parking case (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a charge of excessive police force against motorist Shirley Ann Sturley, after she was charged over a parking offence. Female reporter not identified.
Trooping the Colour (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Dickie Arbiter reports on the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London. Includes interview with Major Rags Courage.