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Riots in Leeds (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on race riots that have rocked the Chapeltown and Harehills areas of Leeds. The police have been blamed for provoking the riots. Interviews with Leeds Superintendent John Ellis; Community leader Mitch...
Tanker collision in the Channel (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
A Liberian tanker, the Skylon, collided with a Polish freighter in the Channel sparking fears of a large oil slick. French, Belgian and British boats controlled the slick and the blaze which had started on...
John Fleming acquitted of handling stolen money (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
John Fleming, who police chased across Europe and America after he was accused of handling stolen money, has walked free from court. His wife, Lesley Fleming, who was also accused of the charges describes...
Lord King accuses Government of being over-cautious in privatisation policies (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Lord King (John King), Chairman of British Airways, accusing the Government of being over-cautious in its privatisation policies. Looks at a speech by Lord King about the caution the Government is...
Violence at Beastie Boys concert (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on violence at a Beastie Boys concert in Liverpool. Looks at their outrageous stage show, violence at a show, which had to be cancelled, and the band’s role in the violence. Fans give their views....
Sir Rudolph Bing goes missing again (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Sir Rudolph Bing going missing, for the second time in less than a fortnight. Lady Bing talks about her husband after his 16-hour disappearance, and says she needs someone to help her supervise...
Report on Peter Chimilovski, rapist (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Peter Chimilovski(?)'s history of sexual assaults, his most recent offences and the fatal car crash he caused. The mother of one of his victims speaks about how her daughter has been affected, and...
Fashion auction in support of AIDS care (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a fashion auction held in support of AIDS charity London Lighthouse. Celebrities present included Jerry Hall, Joanna Lumley, Shirley Bassey and organiser Marie Helvin. Report looks at what sold and...
Reg Price receives kidney from wife (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on Reg Price having received a kidney from his wife, Janet. She talks about the decision and Reg speaks about the amazement of medical staff that his wife’s organ was compatible, and how he feels...
Black policeman used in recruitment drive forced out of the force? (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on claims that a black policeman used in a recruitment drive was forced out of the force. Includes the officer himself, PC Edgehill, talking about why he thinks he was forced to resign, and whether he...