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Independent radio staff cuts (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the threatened action by broadcasting unions after staff cuts were announced at independent radio stations including LBC/IRN, due to financial problems and the Government’s planned deregulation...
Look back at VE Day celebrations (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter looks back, on the 40th anniversary, at the VE Day celebrations at home and in Germany 40 years ago. Includes archive material - speech by then Prime Minister Winston Churchill; report from...
VE day 40th anniversary - Westminster Abbey service (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the national commemoration service for the 40th anniversary of VE day, in Westminster Abbey. Includes part of sermon from the Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie. Male reporter not identified...
VE day 40th anniversary - crowds outside service (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on the crowds that gathered outside Westminster Abbey during the national commemoration service for the 40th anniversary of VE day. Includes vox pop with the people outside including veterans and...
VE day 40th anniversary - celebrations in UK (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the celebrations taking place to mark the 40th anniversary of VE day. Includes the Queen’s speech on her memories; sermon from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie at a service at...
London airport development decisions (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Maurice reports following Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley’s acceptance of proposals to build a new international airport at Stansted, with the planned fifth terminal for Heathrow Airport being...
Machete attack on sisters (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report about a machete attack on two sisters in Swindon. Includes interview with neighbours Alva Squires, Yvonne Kibble-White and Peter Kibble-White. Male reporter not identified.
Cypriot couple face deportation (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a Cypriot couple (Vassilis Nicola and his wife Katerina) facing deportation as illegal immigrants, after living in London for ten years. Includes interviews with Cypriot advisory service spokesman...
Live Aid concert plans (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the plans for the Live Aid charity concerts around the world. Includes interviews with Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley and organiser Bob Geldof. Male reporter not identified.
Memorial to Falklands dead (1985)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on a memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, for those who died in the Falklands War, and on the unveiling of a war memorial. Includes excerpt of sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury,...