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Liberal conference review (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reviews the week-long Liberal Party conference, held in Eastbourne. Nuclear defence was the main point of discussion, although constitutional amendments, gendered terminology, historical...
Speeches on housing construction at anniversary lunch (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speeches at the National House Builders Council 50th anniversary lunch, on inner city housing and the need to consult local people for solutions, and building on greenfield sites, by Lord Scarman;...
Prince Charles on housing (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to the National House Builders Council at its 50th anniversary lunch. He talks about the problems of inner cities, and blames builders; the need to consult local...
Final section of M25 opens (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the opening of the final section of the M25 motorway, looking back at its history and construction, and some of the criticisms levelled at it. Includes speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher...
The Queen visits China (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
The Queen, on her state visit to China, gives a speech at a banquet held in her honour in the Great Hall of the People. She thanks her hosts for their hospitality, and talks about the shared history of China...
Queen arrives in Hong Kong (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit Hong Kong following their 6-day visit to China. This report covers the Queen’s arrival by boat, and the speech she made at her welcome banquet. Male...
Queen’s speech on arrival in Hong Kong (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
The Queen gives a speech at her welcome banquet in Hong Kong. She says she is happy to return to the territory, and congratulates it on its achievements since her last visit.
Sinn Fein annual conference (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report from the Sinn Fein annual conference, on its decision to end its boycott of the Irish Parliament. Ruairi O Bradaigh comments on the decision, and Gerry Adams gives a speech. Male interviewer not...
Britain breaks diplomatic links with Syria over Nezar Hindawi (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Nezar Nawwaf al-Mansur al-Hindawi (or Nezar Hindawi) is a Jordanian who was found guilty of attempting to place a bomb on an El Al flight at Heathrow Airport, London, on April 17, 1986. Britain has severed...
Mid-term election campaign report from Baltimore, Maryland (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report from the senatorial campaign race in Baltimore, Maryland. Barbara Mikulski had her supporters out in force, and is the favourite to win the election. She is running against a Republican rival, Linda...