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David Mellor on cocaine (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP David Mellor returns from a fact-finding visit to South America. He comments on the massive cocaine growth in the country, and says this is cause for concern. Male interviewer not identified.
Odsal Stadium football hooliganism (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on crowd violence during a football match at the Odsal Stadium, Bradford, following fans setting light to a fish-and-chip van. Includes live commentary, and interviews with Leeds United Football Club...
Professor Magdi Yacoub, cardiothoracic surgeon (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Professor Magdi Yacoub interview in which he describes his new job as head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brompton Hospital. He discusses child illness and mortality rates, and describes how he feels when...
Youngest heart and lung transplant (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the youngest heart and lung transplant patient, a two-and-a-half-month-old baby. Jem Paterson’s parents, Ian and Jane Paterson, recall the moment they found out their child would need a...
Funeral of Pat Phoenix (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Speech; Obituary; Music
Coverage of the funeral of British actress, Patricia Phoenix, whose most famous role was that of Elsie Tanner on the TV soap, Coronation Street. Includes Father Paul Thompson(?), the priest conducting the...
National Service (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
National Service veterans John Biffen, Richard Vaughan and Leslie Thomas remember the days of the service, and describe their experiences. Recorded to coincide with an exhibition at the Imperial War Museum?...
Kevin Taylor on John Stalker case (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Deputy Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, John Stalker was accused of consorting with known felons, but later cleared and reinstated. Kevin Taylor, a friend of Stalker, was named in the case and...
Les Huckfield contests Knowsley North (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Former junior industry minister, Les Huckfield has decided to contest the seat of Knowsley North, and is now the subject of an inquiry by Labour’s National Executive Committee. He says that Knowsley...
Liberal conference - David Owen on defence (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
At the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne, SDP leader David Owen speaks on defence policy. Male reporter not identified.
Liberal conference - David Steel on defence (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Liberal leader David Steel at the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne. He declares his stance on nuclear defence, stating that if Britain were to rid itself of nuclear weapons it would have no world...