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Arthur Scargill on legality of miners’ strike (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Arthur Scargill, General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, on his court case in connection with the legality of the miners’ strike. Facing the prospect of legal action for contempt, declares...
Miners strike - Miner’s wife on violence and intimidation (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Kent miner’s wife Irene McGibbon on violent and criminal acts against her and her family after her husband broke through picket lines to go to work. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Ian MacGregor on settlement possibilities (1984)
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- Interview
Ian MacGregor, Chairman of the National Coal Board, on the possibility of a negotiated settlement to end the coal strike. Male interviewer not identified.
Ethiopian famine aid (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the Ethiopian Ambassador to Britain (poss. Ato Ayalew Wolde-Giorgis) on the country’s plea for aid during the ongoing Ethiopian famine. He also defends the acceptance of a consignment of...
Red Cross distribute aid to famine victims in Ethiopia (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Colonel Terry Palmer on the Red Cross relief operation for famine victims in Ethiopia and why international air transport is not economic. Female interviewer not identified.
State banquet for President Mitterrand (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on the state banquet held for French President Francois Mitterrand and his speech on VE day 40th anniversary and Channel Tunnel and other issues. Includes speech in reply by Queen...
Captain Kirk cleared of illegal fishing (1984)
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- Interview
Interview with Euro MP Captain Kent Kirk after the British Court of Appeal quashed his convictions for illegal fishing. Male interviewer not identified.
President Mitterrand visits Britain (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the visit of French President Francois Mitterrand to Dartmouth, where he was billeted during World War Two. Includes comment from local police chief Freddie Cornwall and Navy navigator David...
Reagan uses foreign affairs in election campaign (1984)
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- Election coverage; News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on US President Ronald Reagan’s election campaign strategy with an emphasis on his administration’s foreign policy initiatives. Includes speech excerpts from Reagan.
Geoffrey Howe on famine in Ethiopia (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe on the famine problem in Ethiopia, and the help the West are supplying to the area. Male interviewer not identified.