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Hannibal’s crossing re-enacted (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Wolfgang Zeuner on his plan to retrace the footsteps of the Carthaginian military commander, Hannibal, who crossed the Alps with elephants. Female interviewer not identified. (The project organisers of...
Reducing London’s traffic congestion (1984)
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- Interview
Unidentified female speaker (poss. transport minister Lynda Chalker) on how to alleviate congestion in some areas of London. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Spencer or Peter Murphy).
Earl of Gowrie on reducing quangos (1984)
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- Interview
Minister for the Arts, Alexander Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie (more commonly known as Grey Gowrie) on the Government’s plans to reduce quangos in order to save money. Male interviewer not identified.
Camden housing crisis (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the crisis in accommodation for homeless families, following a fire which killed three people in temporary bed and breakfast accomodation. Female interviewer not identified.
Underground rail network safety (1984)
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- Interview
Tony Ridley, Managing Director of London Underground, on the safety of the Tube network, following a fire at Oxford Circus station. Male interviewer not identified.
Brighton IRA bombing - Jeanne Shattock’s funeral (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the memorial service for Jeanne Shattock at Exeter Cathedral, following her death in the Brighton IRA bombing. Speaking are Conservative Party Chairman John Gummer and Reverend Norman Davey. Male...
George Best imprisoned (1984)
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- Interview
Interview with former footballer George Best’s manager Bill McMurdo after Best received a prison sentence for drink driving and assaulting a police officer. Male interviewer not identified.
George Best imprisoned (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former footballer George Best’s manager Bill McMurdo, on Best’s reaction to receiving a prison sentence for drink driving and assaulting a police officer. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - David Wilkie death (1984)
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- Interview
Interview with Chief Constable of South Wales, David East, on the death of David Wilkie, killed after a breezeblock was dropped on his taxi, as he drove miners to work. Male interviewer not identified. Audio...
Miners strike - David Wilkie death (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the Secretary of the local south Wales miners’ lodge, Bill King, about the death of taxi-driver David Wilkie, who was killed after a breezeblock was dropped on his cab as he drove miners to...