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Ian Botham comments on England selectors (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on comments made by cricketer Ian Botham and passed on to ITN by the Manchester News Agency. Botham is threatening to sue over the comments, which describe the England selectors in a derogatory...
Rebel miners’ union UDM holds first annual conference (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a (forthcoming) miners’ conference at Buxton, Derbyshire. Nottinghamshire President of the Union of Democratic Mineworkers (UDM), Neil Greatrex says the UDM is a major force, and should achieve...
Funeral of Olivia Channon (1986)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the funeral service of 22 year-old Olivia Channon, daughter of Trade and Industry Secretary, Paul Channon. Olivia died after consuming a fatal mix of heroin and alcohol at an end of exams party at...
Travellers moved on from New Forest (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report from the New Forest, Hampshire, where police have moved on a group of so-called hippies. An unidentified Traveller woman gives her reaction; all her belongings have been impounded, along with her...
Police Chief suspended on full pay (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the suspension on full pay of Deputy Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, John Stalker. In a press conference, Stalker defends himself against allegations that he associated with...
Margaret Thatcher sends the message that Britain is safe (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher arrives in London to open a new travel centre with the message that Britain is beautiful, welcoming and safe. The aim is to attract more US tourists to Britain; responding to...
Last reunion of Bomber Command (1986)
- Genre
- News report
Staff from Bomber Command, the base for the famous dambuster raid of 633 Squadron, meet for their last ever reunion dinner. Air Vice-Marshall Sir Michael Hedgeland describes the decision to make this the...
Queen opens conference centre (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
A purpose-built conference centre in London has been opened by the Queen. The building, opposite Westminster Abbey, will host the European Council meeting. Male reporter not identified.
Reasons behind South African state of emergency (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
President P.W. Botha on violence in South Africa, and the rise of black revolutionaries in the country. He says the country will not tolerate revolutionary tactics. Male reporter not identified.
David Lange on South Africa, after talks with Margaret Thatcher (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Prime Minister of New Zealand, David Lange has supported UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at Downing Street over sanctions against South Africa. He says his country has faced the same problems, and it is...