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Last panda in Britain - Cha Cha leaves for Mexico (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Cha Cha - the last panda in Britain - is getting ready to leave London Zoo for his new home in Mexico, where it is hoped he will be able to find a new mate. Keeper Mick Carman will be sad to see him go but...
Murder of Christopher Wandless (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Student Christopher Wandless was killed after being shot in the back with a shotgun. Detective Superintendent Chris Flint says it appears to have been an unmotivated attack and believes that Wandless may...
South African withdrawal from Angola (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
South African general, Ian Gleeson says that the last of the South African troops are leaving Angola. The withdrawal is considered neither a victory nor a defeat for either side and a Cuban colonel, speaking...
Murder of bisexual man by gay hate killer? (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Married bisexual, 42 year-old Michael Williams has been murdered just outside Highgate Wood, North London, a spot frequented by homosexuals. Police Superintendent Peter Wilton says it is possible that...
IRA terrorists shot dead in Omagh (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Three IRA terrorists, Brian Mullin and brothers Gerard and Martin Harte, have been shot dead by the SAS. Ulster Unionist MP, Ken Maginnis welcomes the pre-emptive action but says it is a shame that it was...
Amnesty International world tour (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Ahead of Amnesty International’s world tour for human rights, Lisa Hampele previews the first concert at Wembley Stadium. At the press conference to launch the tour, Bruce Springsteen speaks about being...
Princess Anne visits Barlinnie Prison (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Princess Anne has visited B-Hall of Barlinnie prison and met with some of the prisoners. Inmates describe their encounter with the Princess; Prison Governor Alan Walker says that the visit has meant a lot to...
Overview of TUC conference (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
John Alcock reflects on an eventful week at the TUC conference in Bournemouth. There was strong support for Postal Workers leader Alan Tuffin, Seaman’s Union leader Sam McCluskey and ANC Secretary General...
Tutu defies state of emergency (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has defiantly called for a boycott of next month’s elections in South Africa (heard at press conference). South Africa is currently in a state of emergency prohibiting anyone from...
Cuban diplomat ejected after firearms incident (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Carlos Perez, third secretary of the Cuban Ambassador, has been granted diplomatic immunity after firing shots in a busy London street. Foreign Minister Tim Eggar is heard stating to press he has ordered him...