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Isobel Hilton on MI5 blacklisting (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Reporter Isobel Hilton on finding out she had been blacklisted by MI5 when she applied for a job at the BBC in 1976. Male interviewer not identified.
Richard Branson on sinking of Challenger (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank during a bid for the Blue Riband, an accolade given to a passenger liner with a record highest speed on a transatlantic crossing. Head of Virgin, Richard...
Interview on board the Virgin Challenger (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. skipper Ted Toleman) on the tactics of the Virgin Challenger, which is making a bid for the Blue Riband, a trophy for the fastest transatlantic crossing. Male interviewer not...
Douglas Kennett on allegations of drug abuse (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
US Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Kennett refutes allegations of drinking and drug taking at the USAFE base in Mildenhall, Suffolk. Male interviewer not identified.
Margaret Thatcher on drug smuggling (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher talks to the press about a drive to tackle drug smuggling, following a day of investigating the crime. Detective Chief Superintendent Roy Penrose comments. Female reporter...
Pete Wilkinson on French nuclear testing (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Co-founder of Greenpeace, Pete Wilkinson talks about plans to monitor French nuclear testing in the Pacific Ocean despite threats from the French Government. Male interviewer not identified.
Derek Hatton on attack in Toxteth (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a meeting in Toxteth at which the Labour leader of Liverpool Council, Derek Hatton, was attacked. National Union of Railwaymen delegate Ian Williams says he saw no such attack. Male reporter not...
Simon Le Bon on boat accident (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Pop star Simon Le Bon talks about the condition of his yacht, Drum, after the keel fell off, and describes the subsequent rescue operation. Male interviewer not identified.
Reggie Purbrick on being dismissed from duty (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Colonel Reggie Purbrick on why he has been relieved of his command of the 17th/21st Lancers Tank Regiment in West Germany. Male interviewer not identified.
Richard Branson on Blue Riband attempt (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Virgin Challenger, which has sunk while on an attempt to win the Blue Riband trophy for the fastest transatlantic crossing. Captain Ted Toleman and owner Richard Branson comment. Female...