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  • APT train relaunched by BR (1984)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Vox pop

    Report on the re-launch of British Rail’s APT train after it was withdrawn within a week of service three years ago. With comment from passengers, driver Cliff Sandyman(?) and guard Ron Gillybran(?). Male...

  • Driver killed in underground crash (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Report on a London Underground rail crash which killed a driver. Engineer Ian McClaine(?) describes the crash; passengers involved give their account of the carnage; ambulanceman Edward Clayton and Fire...

  • Elizabeth Taylor visits South Wales (1984)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Vox pop

    Report on the visit of Elizabeth Taylor to South Wales to visit the family of her late husband Richard Burton. Includes comment from brothers David Burton and Graham Burton, and nephew Gareth Owen. Also vox...

  • Video violence and children (1984)

    Genre
    Documentary; Drama; Interview; Music; Vox pop

    An investigation into the effects of video nasties on children. Includes interviews with an unidentified video retailer; Chairman of the Parliamentary Group Video Inquiry, Lord George Nugent; psychologist Dr...

  • Decision makers (1985)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary; Vox pop; Parliamentary debate

    The Future of Student Grants, presented by Des Fahy. Looks at Education Secretary Sir Keith Joseph’s proposals to reduce the amount of money spent on student grants. Includes interview with head of the NUS...

  • Decision makers (1985)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Vox pop

    Decision Makers, presented by Richard Bestic. Looking ahead to the Brecon and Radnor by-election, the programme travels to the constituency to meet the 7 candidates: Richard Livsey (Liberal, for the...

  • Decision makers (1985)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Decision Makers, presented by Judith Dawson. As the government takes tough action on unemployed and homeless young people (under 26) following reports of benefits system abuse, Decision Makers talks to...

  • Hiroshima and Nagasaki 40 years on (1985)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Vox pop

    Report on the events in London to honour the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings 40 years ago. Includes interview with a member of the Christian CND who is organising a walk from London to...

  • A perfect bloody menace-the Tower of London (1985)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

    A Perfect Bloody Menace - The Tower of London. Presented (and produced) by Kate van der Wiel(?). History of the Tower; some of its most famous prisoners; its uses today; its ghost stories; its Yeoman...

  • Family money (1985)

    Genre
    Vox pop; Discussion; Consumer advice

    Family Money, presented by Financial Editor Douglas Moffitt, with Marie Kinsey. This edition of the regular show looks at the new phenomenon of high street share shops, and the services they offer....