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3,214 results found for all records.
Widow of Scottish holidaymaker on Spanish police (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Sheila Mathieson, widow of David Mathieson, who was stabbed on the Costa Brava in Spain, says the Spanish police treated her and her family badly. She says that if they had sent for an ambulance, her husband...
Robert McFarlane on nuclear arms reductions (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
White House official Robert McFarlane announces fresh talks on the reduction of nuclear arms between the Soviet Union and the United States. Male reporter not identified.
Zola Budd makes GB choice (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Athlete Zola Budd is to continue running for Great Britain, despite her return to her native South Africa after competing in the Olympic Games. Male reporter not identified.
Pitsea murder investigation (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the murder of an unidentified woman whose dismembered body was found on a rubbish tip in Pitsea, Essex. Detective Sergeant Chris Nylan(?) asks the public for information, and says witnesses have...
Lisa Hession murder (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the investigation into the murder of teenager Lisa Hession, from Leigh near Manchester. The police are treating the crime as a sexually-motivated attack. Her mother Christine Hession speaks to a...
Lisa Hession murder in Leigh (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a series of sexual assaults in the Manchester area, and the murder of teenager Lisa Hession in Leigh. The police believe the incidents are linked and are searching for one individual in connection...
Iranian plane hijacking ends (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report after the end of the hijacking of a Kuwaiti Airlines plane that was held in Tehran Airport, Iran including a press conference with the pilot Captain Harry Clarke and other survivors. Male reporter not...
Patrick Jenkin on rate-capping legislation (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on London council leaders’ negotiations with Patrick Jenkin, Environment Secretary. Jenkin refuses to negotiate over new laws on rate-capping for London boroughs. David Blunkett of Sheffield City...
Miners strike - Norman Willis on meeting with Peter Walker (1984)
- Genre
- Press conference
Norman Willis, Chairman of the Trades Union Congress, on his meeting with Minister for Energy, Peter Walker, during the ongoing miners strike. Interviewer not heard.
Margaret Thatcher on future of Hong Kong (1984)
- Genre
- Press conference
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gives a press conference in Hong Kong after signing an agreement with China about the future of Hong Kong. Answers press questions on the agreement and possible visit...