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Thatcher addresses Scottish Conservatives (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the Scottish Conservatives (with excerpts). On matters including unemployment, economics, local taxation, Anglo-US relations, Denis Thatcher’s...
Francis Pym on his Centre Forward group (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Francis Pym on his new Centre Forward Group, which will work towards making changes to economic policy which he hopes will be beneficial to the economy. He also comments on the...
Kinnock and Owen in political war of words (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the verbal battle between SDP leader David Owen and Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock that is spreading to other members of the Alliance and Labour Parties. Includes David Owen address to his party....
Launch of Centre Forward group (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the launch of Conservative MP Francis Pym’s new political group, Centre Forward and on his speech outlining the group’s aims to change Conservative Government economic policy and reduce...
White paper on curbing public disturbances (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Government white paper on curbing public disturbances, and the Labour Party response to it. Includes reaction from Home Secretary Leon Brittan and shadow Home Secretary Gerald Kaufman. Male...
Reagan VE day anniversary address to European Parliament (1985)
- Genre
- Speech; Tribute
Speech from US President Ronald Reagan to the European Parliament on the 40th anniversary of VE day, describing the scenes as the allied forces triumphed over the Nazi forces; and on cooperation of former...
VE day 40th anniversary commemorated (1985)
- Genre
- Special; Tribute; Speech; Music
Memorial service from Westminster Abbey to commemorate VE day. Broadcast for 40th anniversary of VE day. Includes readings, Lord’s Prayer, hymns, music and church bells. Speakers not identified. Breaks in...
Princess Anne on Save the Children (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on a speech made by Princess Anne, Princess Royal at the launch of Save the Children week to try to raise money for the organisation (of which she is President).
Sir Austin Pearce on British Aerospace (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
British Aerospace Chairman, Sir Austin Pearce, talks about the business and its imminent privatisation. Male interviewer not identified. Audio level very low.
Kenneth Clarke on cervical cancer screening (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Health Minister, Kenneth Clarke on creating a more efficient cervical cancer screening programme. Male interviewer not identified.