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Michael Shea on royal visit to China (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Royal Press Secretary, Michael Shea comments on the success of the Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to China. He claims the Chinese are fans of the Royal Family, and the visitors will...
Queen arrives in Hong Kong (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit Hong Kong following their 6-day visit to China. This report covers the Queen’s arrival by boat, and the speech she made at her welcome banquet. Male...
Queen’s speech on arrival in Hong Kong (1986)
- Genre
- Speech
The Queen gives a speech at her welcome banquet in Hong Kong. She says she is happy to return to the territory, and congratulates it on its achievements since her last visit.
Queen signs autograph book during Hong Kong visit (1986)
- Genre
- Special
The Queen signs an autograph book for a young boy on her visit to Hong Kong. Poor quality audio.
Lord Shackleton on fisheries exclusion zone (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Shackleton (Edward Shackleton) reacts to the news that Britain has established a 150-mile fisheries exclusion zone around the Falkland Islands. Male interviewer not identified.
Sinn Fein annual conference (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report from the Sinn Fein annual conference, on its decision to end its boycott of the Irish Parliament. Ruairi O Bradaigh comments on the decision, and Gerry Adams gives a speech. Male interviewer not...
Britain breaks diplomatic links with Syria over Nezar Hindawi (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Nezar Nawwaf al-Mansur al-Hindawi (or Nezar Hindawi) is a Jordanian who was found guilty of attempting to place a bomb on an El Al flight at Heathrow Airport, London, on April 17, 1986. Britain has severed...
Diplomatic boycotts of Syria (1986)
- Genre
- News report
Report on Britain’s decision to effect diplomatic boycotts on Syria in retaliation for its harbouring of Nezar Hindawi, a Jordanian terrorist who tried to blow up a British passenger plane. Foreign...
Mid-term election campaign report from Baltimore, Maryland (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report from the senatorial campaign race in Baltimore, Maryland. Barbara Mikulski had her supporters out in force, and is the favourite to win the election. She is running against a Republican rival, Linda...
Mid-term election campaign report from the American Midwest (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
On a ranch in the American Midwest, the owners discuss the forthcoming senatorial elections, and discuss the development of housing on the land, and the population expansion that has taken place. Male...