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Robert Maxwell on Nigeria’s proposed boycott of Commonwealth Games (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Robert Maxwell is interviewed via telephone about the proposed boycott of the Commonwealth Games by Nigeria. The proposed boycott is in protest over the British Government’s failure to impose sanctions on...
Robert Maxwell on proposed boycott of Commonwealth Games (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Robert Maxwell talks about the possible international boycott of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. The boycott is in protest over the British Government’s failure to impose sanctions on...
Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, including excerpt of the opening speech by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Male reporter not identified.
Prince Charles visits Avon (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a visit by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to Avon that included the Wansdyke Enterprise Agency in Paulton. Includes an interview with the Chairman of Business in the Community, Estcourt(?) Miller,...
Brixton drugs raids and criticism of the Police (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Two interviews about co-ordinated police drugs raids in Brixton, London. The first interview is with an unidentified male police officer who responds to criticism by Lambeth Council leader Linda Bellos. The...
Body of Anne Lock discovered in Hertfordshire (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
A two-part report on the hunt for a serial rapist and murderer following the discovery of the body of Anne Lock in Hertfordshire. Includes interview with Detective Chief Superintendent Vincent McFadden-...
Stockwell Strangler murders elderly people in London (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a wave of stranglings in London. Includes interview with Detective Chief Superintendent Ken Thompson of the Serious Crime Squad at Scotland Yard. Female reporter not identified. (Kenneth Erskine...
Brian Chester on John Shorthouse manslaughter charge (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with PC Brian Chester after he was cleared of the manslaughter of 5 year-old John Shorthouse in Birmingham. John Shorthouse was shot dead during a police raid on his home. Male interviewer not...
Peacock Report on broadcasting (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Peacock Report about the future of broadcasting, which cost £250,000. The committee rejected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s proposal to introduce advertising on BBC. Includes excerpts...
Illness breaks out on board Canberra cruise ship (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male about the outbreak of a mystery illness on the cruise ship Canberra, in Limassol, Cyprus. Female interviewer not identified.