Results
39,247 results found for all records.
Bishop Tutu on Thatcher meeting (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Dave Loyn reports on the visit of Bishop Desmond Tutu to London for talks with the UK Government and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Includes excerpt from press conference featuring Tutu.
Desmond Tutu visits UK (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Bishop Desmond Tutu about Britain’s economic links with South Africa and the possibility of economic sanctions being imposed on the country. The comments come as Tutu visits London for talks...
Mexico City earthquake (1985)
- Genre
- News report
Mark Easton reports on rescue operations at a collapsed multi-storey apartment block following a major earthquake in Mexico City (19/09/85).
Geoffrey Howe on South Africa (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe about relations with South Africa, the need for change in the country, and the possibility of economic sanctions being imposed. Male interviewer not...
Honour for hijack pilot John Testrake (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Captain John L. Testrake, pilot of the TWA Boeing 727 hijacked to Beirut in 06/85, on receiving a special award for distinguished conduct in London from the Guild of Air Pilots and Air...
M25 construction support and opposition (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Programme looking at the construction of the M25 motorway, benefits, costs and the protests surrounding the project. Speaking are: Geoff Dossetter, Freight Transport Association; AA Kent Traffic Manager Paul...
Lord Chalfont on US Star Wars initiative (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Deeley and Douglas Cameron interview Lord Chalfont (Alun Gwynne Jones) following the publication of his book, Star Wars: Suicide or Survival?, which examines the military and political implications of...
Youth business initiative bursary (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on the award of a one thousand pound bursary from the Youth Business Initiative (YBI, a scheme to help young unemployed people), to 24-year-old David Wilkins for his home cleaning...
Princess visits heroin unit (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Dickie Arbiter reports on the visit of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, to the St Giles heroin detoxification unit in south-east London. Speaking are Dr Judith Morgan; Chris, a heroin user.
Broadwater Farm riots (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Vox pop
Halina Kierkuc reports on the Broadwater Farm riot in Tottenham, North London. The riot was sparked by the death of local resident, Cynthia Jarrett, following a police raid on her home. Includes actuality of...