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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...
Malcolm Fraser on South Africa (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Malcolm Fraser, a member of the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group (EPG), talks about the decision to cease talks with South Africa whilst the country continues to operate apartheid.
Margaret Thatcher on board the Virgin Challenger (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Margaret Thatcher speaks to members of the press on board Richard Branson’s record-breaking boat, Virgin Challenger. Branson himself then speaks about Thatcher having been aboard his boat, and what he...
Manslaughter trial of PC Brian Chester (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the outcome of the trial of PC Brian Chester. Looks at the background to the shooting of young John Shorthouse, and includes a statement by Chester, read by Martin Burton, to the family of the...
Release of Father Jenco from captivity in Lebanon (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference
American Father Jenco is freed from captivity in the Lebanon after a long period as a hostage. At a press conference he says he is here to personally thank the Archbishop of Canterbury for sending his envoy...
Soviet Jew reunited with family after years of oppression (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on Anatoly Shcharansky, Soviet Jew imprisoned for 9 years in the USSR, being reunited with his family as they were allowed to leave the USSR to join him in Israel. Includes his mother speaking to...
Expedition to the Titanic (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report documenting the recent expedition which explored the remains of the Titanic. Dr William Ballard, who was leading the expedition speaks about the hole which probably caused the sinking, artefacts found...
US agrees aid for Nicaragua (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
The Senate has approved USA financial aid to the Nicuraguan Contra guerillas. Speeches (with no commentary) from Senators Barry Goldwater and Edward Kennedy during the Senate debate; press conference with...
US agrees aid for Nicaragua (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the Senate approving USA financial aid to the Nicuraguan Contra guerillas. Includes speeches by Senators Barry Goldwater and Edward Kennedy during the Senate debate; press conference with Senator...