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TWA Flight 847 hijack -US reaction to hostage press conference (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Special
Andrew Manderstam reports on reaction in the United States to a news conference at Beirut Airport featuring hostages being held in Beirut from TWA Flight 847 which was hijacked by Lebanese Shia Islamists on...
TWA Flight 847 hijack -Bush welcomes hostages (1985)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Speech by Vice-President George H.W. Bush welcoming freed hostages from TWA Flight 847 as they arrive in Frankfurt, Germany.
Euro spacecraft Giotto launch (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Paul Maurice reports on the European Space Agency spacecraft the Giotto as it is launched to fly by and study Halley’s Comet. Includes actuality of take-off in French and English. Speaking are Sales...
RUC funeral after attack (1985)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Special
Commentary on the funeral procession towards Kilkeel Presbyterian Church of police Chief Inspector Alexander Donaldson, killed in an IRA mortar attack (with eight others) on an RUC canteen in Newry, County...
Football stadium safety (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Vox pop
Report on the interim investigation report by Justice Oliver Popplewell and his committee into football hooliganism and safety in and around football grounds and its recommendations. With archive commentary...
Radio amateur hears the discovery of the Titanic (1985)
- Genre
- Special; Interview
Interview with radio amateur from Nottingham who has been monitoring the discovery of the Titanic, contains actual audio from survey ship of finding Titanic. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Radio operator overhears Titanic has been found (1985)
- Genre
- Special; Interview
Interview with Nottingham amateur radio operator on overhearing Titanic has been discovered by the survey ship. Includes actuality of the radio conversations. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
2nd night of Handsworth riots (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Interview
On the spot report on the second night of rioting in Handsworth, Birmingham in 09/85 by black youths. Includes a recording of battles between rioters and police. Includes interviews with Chief Superintendent...
Mexico City earthquake rescue operation (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Special
On the spot report about the relief operation following a major earthquake in Mexico City (19/09/85) and the damage to buildings. Background noise and hiss on audio. Female reporter not identified.
Broadwater Farm riots (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Vox pop
Halina Kierkuc reports on the Broadwater Farm riot in Tottenham, North London. The riot was sparked by the death of local resident, Cynthia Jarrett, following a police raid on her home. Includes actuality of...