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  • Wakeman’s The Gospels (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary; Music

    Documentary on themes from The Gospels, a Christian music and readings album by Rick Wakeman, and development of the album. Includes interviews with Wakeman and excerpts from the album.

  • Hangman (1987)

    Genre
    Feature

    Albert Pierrepoint, Britain’s famous executioner from 1931-56, speaks to Fraser Shepherd(?) about his experiences. Written and produced by Fraser Shepherd, narrated by Douglas Cameron. Also includes public...

  • Violent crime and Dartmoor Prison (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary

    Documentary presented by Therese Birch on violent crime rise and how to solve it and whether prison is the answer. Looks at situation at Dartmoor Prison. Contributors include the Governor of Dartmoor Prison,...

  • Dartmoor prisoners (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary

    Dartmoor prisoners speak of their experiences and views on prison, crime, parole and rehabilitation. Senior Probation Officer Margaret Freeguard, Probation Officer Jenny Wake and Principal Prison Officer Ray...

  • Gilbert White of Selborne (1987)

    Genre
    Feature; Non-fiction

    The life and work of Gilbert White of Selborne, Hampshire, famous naturalist of the 18th century. Produced and presented by Sean Street. Street talks to June Chatfield, curator of the Gilbert White Museum...

  • Thomas Carlyle, the sage of Chelsea (1987)

    Genre
    Feature

    The Sage of Chelsea: Thomas Carlyle. Sean Street visits the home of 19th-century writer, Thomas Carlyle, at 24 Cheyne Row, London. Includes readings from Carlyle’s work and from the diaries of his wife...

  • Night extra (1987)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Film review; Interview; Music; News bulletin; News report

    Night Extra, with Mike Carson. Includes recipe (with Alex Neil); Carol Allen on new film releases; Sue Jameson interviews Sophie Grigson on new book, Food for Friends; review of morning newspapers; Keith...

  • Decision makers (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Decision Makers, presented by Mike Rowbottom, on the EEC Common Agricultural Policy. It looks at how the policy has failed, how there is now a surplus of products, and the impact this is having on both...

  • General election - Margaret Thatcher announcement (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Margaret Thatcher, in which she discusses the possibility of her serving a fourth term as Prime Minister. She says that she hopes to win this time (i.e. to serve a third term), but that she is...

  • General election - Cecil Parkinson interview (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Conservative MP Cecil Parkinson, who refuses to speculate on Margaret Thatcher’s plans for a post-victory Cabinet. He says the economy will be the central issue in the upcoming election. He...