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IRN news review of the year (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Douglas Cameron introduces a review of the news stories of 1985 with award winning reporter Dave Loyn looking back on the year. Stories include air accidents and hijacks; Northern Ireland agreement; baby...
Broadwater Farm riots aftermath (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; News report; Vox pop
After the Broadwater Farm estate riots; a round-up of opinions on the riots, police handling of them and what can be done to solve the problems of inner cities and improve race relations. Speaks with some of...
British Embassy evacuation, Aden (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the arrival back in London of the final group of Britons evacuated from South Yemen, including the ambassador in Aden, Mr Arthur Marshall. Thirty-six Britons were rescued by the royal yacht...
Cancellation of England cricket tour (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the cancellation of the English cricket team’s tour of Bangladesh as some of the players - Bill Athey, Kim Barnett, Martyn Moxon and Chris Smith - have links with South Africa. Chairman of the...
Michael Rogan on Ronald Reagan’s acting habit (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Michael Rogan has presented a paper entitled, Ronald Reagan: The Movie to the American Political Science Association. Rogan claims that Reagan confuses movies with real life. He says that when the President...
George Shultz on US action against terrorism (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
The USA has taken its own action against terrorism. Secretary of State, George Shultz would like the UK and other European countries to follow suit. He says it is well know that it was the Abu Nidal group...
Westland affair - Commons debate (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a Parliamentary debate on the ongoing Westland Helicopters affair, with criticism over the role of Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan. The speakers include: Neil Kinnock, leader of the...
Westland affair - Raymond Lygo’s account of meeting with Leon Brittan (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a statement from British Aerospace Chief Executive Admiral Sir Raymond Lygo on the alleged role of Trade Secretary Leon Brittan in the Westland Helicopters affair. Lygo recalled what appears to...
Westland affair - New allegations of cover-up (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
The Government has promised a full and robust statement on new allegations about Trade Secretary Leon Brittan’s role in the Westland affair. Brittan’s head of press information, Miss Colette Bow, is...
Westland affair - Shareholders meeting (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a meeting of Westland shareholders, held at the Albert Hall. Chairman, Sir John Cuckney thinks that the European consortium must withdraw to help pave the way forward. The European consortium did...