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Jeffrey Archer wins libel case (1987)
- Genre
- News report
Report of the successful end to Jeffrey Archer’s libel case against the Daily Star over the allegation that he had had sex with prostitute Monica Coghlan. Details of the damages awarded, and reaction from...
Jeffrey Archer wins libel case (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report with reaction from Jeffrey and Mary Archer on the morning following the successful end to Archer’s libel case against the Daily Star over the allegation that he had had sex with prostitute Monica...
London Daily News sudden closure (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report of the sudden closure of the London Daily News, owned by Robert Maxwell including Deputy Editor of the Arts section, Amanda Platell on staff surprise at the decision. Female reporter not identified.
Durham Miners Gala (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report covering speeches at the Durham Coal Miners Gala. Tony Benn calling for the Labour Party to concentrate on its real work of defeating Margaret Thatcher at the next election. Arthur Scargill on a...
Community charge legislation (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the introduction of the community charge or poll tax. Local Government MP Michael Howard, speaking in its defence, as the minister responsible for guiding the legislation through Parliament. Also...
Ken Livingstone’s controversial maiden speech (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report of Ken Livingstone’s controversial maiden speech (with excerpts), making allegations against the SAS, Captain Robert Nairac and MI5 of murder and running a vice ring in Northern Ireland and that the...
Spycatcher on sale in USA (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on former intelligence officer Peter Wright’s Spycatcher book being sold at John F. Kennedy Airport. US bookseller Donald Stokes on receiving his consignment, sales to British buyers, and media...
Local Government Bill debate (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on the debate in the Commons on the new Local Government Bill. Speeches on various aspects from Environment Secretary Nicholas Ridley in debate with Labour’s Jack Cunningham; also Bernie Grant,...
Kinnock on Labour election defeat (1987)
- Genre
- News report
Report following the third electoral defeat for the Labour Party. Leader Neil Kinnock on reappraising central areas of policy and reflecting modern realities. Also warning there will be no right-left...
Margaret Thatcher visits USA (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Coverage of UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s visit to the USA. During television interviews on CBS (with Forrest Sawyer) and ABC (with Kathleen Sullivan) she speaks about USSR-USA relations and...