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Terrorist attack in South Africa (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an explosion outside an ice cream parlour amid Christmas shopping in South Africa, which was blamed on both the African National Congress and the Pretorian authorities. Following her appearance in...
Terrorist attack in South Africa (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the explosion of a bomb in a refuse bin outside an ice cream parlour in South Africa. Minister of Law and Order, Louis La Grange has blamed the banned African National Congress, and said police...
Desmond Tutu on return to school (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a conference at which Bishop Desmond Tutu urged a return to school in January with the proviso that the South African Government meet certain demands. Otherwise, he said, teachers and pupils should...
Albertina Sisulu on Nelson Mandela (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a rally in Durban to free Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners, with the crowd bursting into the pop song, Free Nelson Mandela. USEF President Albertina Sisulu speaks in support of Mandela,...
Caspar Weinberger on Star Wars agreement (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
US Secretary of State, Caspar Weinberger comments on the signing of the Star Wars agreement with the UK. He attacks the Soviet Union for its comments since the summit in Geneva, and the Russians for their...
Bob Astles on Idi Amin (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada’s former right-hand man Bob Astles is interviewed following his release from prison. He describes the horror of looting and violence against civilians, prison, and Amin’s...
Terry Waite on US hostages in Beirut (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Church of England envoy Terry Waite on his mission to free the US hostages in Beirut. He recounts his lack of success in negotiations, and indicates what options there are in the future....
Noye and Reader found not guilty (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the trial of Kenneth Noye and Brian Reader, after they were found not guilty of murdering police officer John Fordham. Includes description of the trial, and reactions from those involved with the...
Brenda Noye reacts to husband’s not guilty verdict (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Following Kenneth Noye’s acquittal for the murder of police officer John Fordham, his wife Brenda Noye says she knew her husband was innocent all along. Her solicitor (Ray Burrough) intervenes when he is...
Ann Fordham reacts to Noye and Reader acquittal (1985)
- Genre
- Press conference
Following the acquittal of Kenneth Noye and Brian Reader on the charge of murder, the widow of police office John Fordham, Ann Fordham, gives a press conference. She thanks the press for respecting her...