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  • Harold Macmillan accused of war crimes (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Harry Phibbs on his war crimes allegations against former UK Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan. Phibbs says he is determined to fight for the truth, no matter what the effect on the Conservative Party. Male...

  • Express trains crash in Staffordshire (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report from the scene of the collision of two express trains in Staffordshire. Includes British Rail manager Cyril Gleesdale on the causes of the accident and the survival of the two drivers who jumped from...

  • Geoffrey Howe on terrorism, meeting in USA, and South Africa (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    UK Foreign Secretary, Geoffrey Howe on the call for international co-operation to prevent terrorism, made at a meeting of European foreign ministers, and on measures already taken. Howe then talks about a...

  • Violence follows drugs raids in Bristol (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Special

    Report on violence following drugs raids in Bristol. Includes actuality of the riots; interviews with Superintendent Colin Pope; Ted Fowler, local councillor; Deputy Chief Constable Jim Sharples, defending...

  • Richard Briers on his working life (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    English actor Richard Briers talks about his career and forthcoming projects. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Prince Charles on toilet slogan (1986)

    Genre
    Speech

    Excerpt of a speech by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, in which the Prince jokes to the National House Builders Council about a possible new slogan: A loo for you, by 1992.

  • Elizabeth Connell on her work as a singer (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell talks about her work and some of her favourite composers. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Hunter Davies on the Grand Tour (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Hunter Davies, British author, journalist and broadcaster, discusses the concept of the Grand Tour, and his own experience. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Bob Geldof on his medal from the UN (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Musician and political activist Bob Geldof on the medal he was awarded by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, his plans for the future, and Elie Wiesel’s being awarded the Nobel Peace...

  • Elton John on Watford FC (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Elton John on his ten years as Chairman of Watford Football Club, and his plans for the future. He expresses his hope that the current manager, Graham Taylor, will stay on in the job. Male interviewer not...