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Murder at house party (1985)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the knife stabbing murder of 17-year-old Richard Baker at a party after it was gate crashed by a gang of youths armed with broken bottles and wooden staves in Raynes Park, Merton, South West...
Murder of Richard Baker at house party (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the death of 17-year-old Richard Baker who was stabbed with a knife at a house party in Raynes Park, Merton, London by a gang of youths. Police appeal for any information. Speakers are an...
Johnson Matthey associate faces allegations (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on MP Brian Sedgemore’s House of Commons allegations about financial irregularities and threats of violence at Johnson Matthey bank which has collapsed. Johnson Matthey associate Michael Hepker...
Queen Mother’s 85th birthday (1985)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Vox pop
Report on the Queen Mother’s 85th birthday celebrations at St Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham. Vox pops from wellwishers at the scene. Congregation is heard singing national anthem and an unidentified...
Lambeth social services failure (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the implications for Lambeth Council social services following the death of 21-month-old Tyra Henry and the conviction of her father Andrew Neil. Speakers are junior social services minister John...
Lord Denning on lawyers pay (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Lord Denning (Tom Denning’s) scathing attack (excerpts of speech heard) on lawyers’ pay at the Police Foundation Independent Research Institute meeting in London. Male reporter not identified.
Football stadium safety (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Vox pop
Report on the interim investigation report by Justice Oliver Popplewell and his committee into football hooliganism and safety in and around football grounds and its recommendations. With archive commentary...
Top workers get pay rise above inflation (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the announcement that top workers will receive a pay increase above the rate of inflation and reaction including a drop in the opinion polls for the Conservative Party and questions over Prime...
Drug death of Jason Fitzsimmons (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the death of 14-year-old Jason Fitzsimmons following a drug overdose of heroin and methadone in Liverpool. With comment from uncle Tony Murray. Male reporter not identified.
Tower Hamlets taking over GLC’s housing estates (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the preparations in Tower Hamlets for taking over the area’s GLC housing estates after abolition of the GLC. Speaking are: Charlie Goodman, Chairman of the Federation of Tower Hamlets Tenants...