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Peter Hall on his financial success (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Peter Hall, Director of the Royal National Theatre, responds to allegations that he has used his position to make a personal fortune. He talks about the success of Amadeus on Broadway, how the National...
Harold Macmillan in failing health (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Harold Macmillan’s grandson Alexander Macmillan speaks about his 92 year-old grandfatherâs state of health, his spirits, and how he is coping with blindness. The family are concerned about their...
Ad campaign to improve the image of nuclear power (1986)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview
Two interviews on an advertising campaign to improve the image of nuclear power. Sequence starts with an advertisement, then goes on to look at the incidents at Sellafield, the public image of nuclear...
Kenneth Newman on riot management (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Kenneth Newman on riots and new police methods to deal with them. Interview covers the creation of territorial support groups, how a riot squad may have merit but is not...
John Palmer arrives at Heathrow (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on John Palmer’s arrival at Heathrow Airport after being detained at Rio de Janeiro, and his arrest (on suspicion of involvement in the Brinks Mat robbery) as he landed in London. Includes passenger...
Alan Peacock responds to criticism of his report on broadcasting (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Professor Alan Peacock responds to criticism of his report on broadcasting. He talks about the limited number of channels and how an increase in advertising would not be in the viewer’s interest; the...
Reaction to Peacock Committee report on broadcasting (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
Reaction to the Peacock Committee’s report on broadcasting. In the House of Commons, Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd and Shadow Home Secretary, Gerald Kaufman both criticise the report.
Return of the Mallard (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the return of the fastest steam locomotive, the Mallard. An unidentified male engineer talks about the record, the restoration of the train, and its history. Male interviewer not identified.
Journey of the Mallard between York and Scarborough (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the journey of the Mallard locomotive between York and Scarborough. Includes contributions from members of the train’s crew, past and present - chief engineer, John Bellwood, driver, Harry...
Robert Runcie on women priests (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, on the issue of female priests. (Scottish?) male interviewer not identified.