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Rape figures rise (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified police spokesman (poss. Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Kenneth Newman) on the rise in rape figures. Male interviewer not identified.
Nightline (1986)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; News report; Phone-in; Talk show
David Lange, Prime Minister of New Zealand, is interviewed on Nightline via a link-up with 3ZB in Christchurch, New Zealand, on the subject of a nuclear-free Pacific. Includes public phone-in; weather...
Judge Jack Abdela on his retirement from the Old Bailey (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Judge Jack Abdela(?) on his retirement from the Old Bailey, the increasing sophistication of crime (especially fraud), increasing violence and the availability of weapons. He discusses some of the cases over...
50th anniversary of Spitfire aeroplane (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the 50th anniversary of the Spitfire fighter plane. Recounting their experiences and praising the aircraft’s qualities are: Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp; Group Captain Brian Kingcome; Air Chief...
Royal Greenwich Observatory threatened with closure (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the news that the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Sussex will have to close and/or relocate as a result of financial cutbacks. Includes Head of the Observatory’s Time Department, Dr John...
Police officers charged over assault on youths (1986)
- Genre
- News report
Report on four police officers (Michael John Gavin, Edward Napier Maine(?), Michael John Parr, Nicholas John Wise(?)) who have been charged in connection with an assault on five black and white youths in...
Hampton Court fire (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male fire fighter on the struggle to contain a serious fire at Hampton Court. Three people are still missing. Male interviewer not identified.
Mother of Moors murder victim campaigns for Hindley transfer (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Ann West, mother of Moor’s murder victim Lesley Ann Downey, on her campaign to have murderer Myra Hindley transferred to a more secure prison, and on her violent feelings towards Hindley. West also...
Report on Sellafield health risks (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Kevin Murphy reports on the health risks posed by Sellafield nuclear power station. He speaks to Joan King, widow of Sellafield process worker Harry King who contracted fatal health problems after plutonium...
Sir Geoffrey Howe on disarmament (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe on nuclear weapons and international discussions on disarmament. Male interviewer not identified.