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Challenger shuttle disaster (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Special; Speech
US President, Ronald Reagan addresses the people of America in the wake of the Challenger shuttle explosion. An unidentified (NASA?) spokesman describes the series of events which led up to the explosion...
Margaret Thatcher says sanctions will not work (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on pressure on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to review the situation vis-a-vis sanctions against South Africa. Thatcher is questioned in the House of Commons by Michael Hurst, David Steel, Roy...
Possible world peace with new Soviet arms reduction (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
US President, Ronald Reagan makes a speech in which he says new proposals by the Soviet Union on arms reduction are a possible turning point for world peace.
USA and Soviets close to breakthrough, says Reagan (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on a speech by US President, Ronald Reagan in which he said the Soviet Union is close to a breakthrough in arms reduction. In an excerpt, he says an atmosphere exists between the...
Richard Branson breaks Atlantic crossing record (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on Richard Branson’s successful attempt to break the record for crossing the Atlantic, in his boat, the Virgin Atlantic Challenger. Covers the boat’s arrival in the Isles of Scilly, the people’s...
Reaction to Peacock Committee report on broadcasting (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
Reaction to the Peacock Committee’s report on broadcasting. In the House of Commons, Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd and Shadow Home Secretary, Gerald Kaufman both criticise the report.
Journey of the Mallard between York and Scarborough (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the journey of the Mallard locomotive between York and Scarborough. Includes contributions from members of the train’s crew, past and present - chief engineer, John Bellwood, driver, Harry...
John Stalker alleged to have criminal connections (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Deputy Chief Constable John Stalker’s being accused by the Greater Manchester Police of having links to criminals. Looks at the investigation by Norman Briggs, a possible suspension, and the...
Geoffrey Howe on South Africa talks (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe speech in Lusaka where he is to talk with Zambia’s President Kuanda as part of his South African tour. He is hoping to aid diplomatic efforts to change the apartheid...
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...