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Cyprus Secrets trial ends (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the end of the Cyprus Secrets trial with the clearing of Christopher Payne and Geoffrey Jones, last of the seven RAF servicemen on Cyprus accused of passing secrets to the Russians, and on legal...
Cyprus Secrets trial (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the background to the case as the Cyprus Secrets trial ends with the clearing of seven RAF servicemen on Cyprus, accused of passing secrets to the Russians. Covering the prosecution case that...
Stabbing of Broadwater Farm riot fireman (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
After the Broadwater Farm riot in north London (06/10/85), when PC Keith Blakelock was murdered as he went to the aid of fire fighters, there now follows a report that one of the firemen, Timothy Cowan, has...
Attempted mail train raid (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an attempted Great Train Robbery copycat raid on a London to Liverpool overnight train, in which the raiders obtained a duplicate key to the mail carriage and sprayed a guard in the face with...
Baby in drawer abuse case (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the background to the case, at the end of the Baby in the Drawer trial in Manchester, and the conviction of 26-year-old David Salt for the murder of his baby daughter Charlene. Includes interviews...
Geldof on Band Aid Africa visit (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the press conference given by Bob Geldof following his 12-day visit to Africa to see whether the money raised by his Band Aid charity is getting through to famine victims. Includes excerpts, with...
Thirteen dead in motorway coach crash (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the motorway crash south of Lancaster which has killed thirteen, after a coach travelling from Edinburgh and London crashed into two cars. Includes account by police Inspector George Lusty of his...
Runcie on youth unemployment and drug abuse (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speech by Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, with excerpts, calling for action on unemployment and drug abuse among young people, and referring also to the recent football riots at the Heysel...
TUC rally in protest at social security review (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Report on the march and rally in Trafalgar Square organised by the TUC in protest at the government’s social security review and proposed changes in benefits and pensions. Includes speeches by leader of...
Speeches on hope at Women of the Year lunch (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on the Women of the Year 30th anniversary lunch at the Savoy Hotel, London, on the theme of hope. Includes speeches by international guest of honour Queen Mata’aho on helping the...