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Boy’s body found (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Detective Chief Inspector Derek Cass is interviewed following the discovery of a boy’s body beneath a pile of leaves. (The boy is not named in the clip but may have been Jason Swift, murdered in 11/85). He...
Detective on Duchess of Kent pub shooting (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Detective Alan Cheal is interviewed about an incident in which one man was killed and two others injured, in the Duchess of Kent pub, Liverpool Road, London. He comments on the neighbourhood in which the...
Child murder case, Waltham Abbey (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Detective Superintendent Bill Peters comments on the murder investigation into the death of an six year-old boy found at Waltham Abbey in Essex, describing the circumstances in which the body was found. Male...
Farmer finds boy’s body (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Farmer Alexander Gray describes his discovery of a murdered boy’s body in Waltham Abbey, Essex, and comments on the possible connection to another case in the area. Male interviewer not identified. (The...
Anthony Mycock cleared - BBC criticised (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Anthony Mycock has walked free from the appeal court after his case was highlighted by the BBC’s Rough Justice programme. The judge, Lord Lane, criticised the BBC for their investigative practices. Mycock...
Anthony Mycock on his successful appeal (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Speaking at a London hotel, Anthony Mycock tells how he thought he would not win his appeal against a robbery charge, and credits the BBC’s Rough Justice programme with securing his freedom. Male...
Jason Swift murder - Appeal for information (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the murder of Jason Swift, with comments from his mother Joan Swift and sister Hayley Riches, who was stunned by the news of her runaway brother being found dead. Detective Chief Inspector Derek...
Jason Swift murder - Police appeal (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Detective Superintendent Ken Smith describes the circumstances of Jason Swift’s murder. He says Swift must have been living with someone for six months before his body was found, and appeals to the public...
State opening of Parliament (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the state opening of Parliament, including the Queen’s Speech which touches on employment, policing, and privatisation. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Spencer).
Report on government spending (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Comment by MPs following a speech by former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan on Government moneratist policy. Conservative John MacGregor explains government economic policy. Social Democrat Ian Wrigglesworth...