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Norman Fowler in USA on AIDS research trip (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with cabinet minister Norman Fowler who is visiting the US to investigate ways of combating AIDS and treating those with the disease. He speaks after visiting a hospice in San Francisco. Male...
Lebanese situation (1987)
- Genre
- News report; News bulletin
Report on an Israeli attack on a Palestinian guerrilla base in South Lebanon, struggle between Amal and Palestinian groups in Lebanon and kidnap situation. Includes reports and news bulletin by Voice of...
European Parliament President elected (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Henry Plumb discusses his recent election victory to gain the position of the President of the European Parliament. He states it will be an exciting time to be involved in Europe, and he clarifies the...
US sells arms to the Iran (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
The USA have been found to be supplying Iran with weapons in their war against the Iraqis. English sea captain Thomas Screech alleges that the US Government did know about the arms being sold to Iran, which...
State of the union speech (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report with excerpts on US President Ronald Reagan’s State of the Union address. He admits during his speech that he made mistakes selling arms to Iran and comments on financing Contra guerillas in...
Opening of Congress Jan 87 (1987)
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- News report; Speech
The opening of Congress in the USA. The members are sworn in by speaker, Jim Wright. They then discuss release of the report on arms sales to Iran and funding of Contra guerillas in Nicaragua (Irangate or...
Soviet prisoners released (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Report back to the studio on a ceremony at which the USSR is to release 140 prisoners who were imprisoned for so called anti-Soviet behaviour (out of a suspected 600). Film stars, celebrities, politicians...
Terry Waite speaking in Iran (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Terry Waite interview in Beirut, the Lebanon during his mission to free Western hostages. He says Western journalists should avoid the area, he has minimal protection, but is confident he won’t be...
Norman Fowler in USA on AIDS research trip (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the visit of UK cabinet minister Norman Fowler to San Fransisco General Hospital’s AIDS wing during a factfinding mission to the USA. Fowler is heard talking to AIDS sufferer Henry Gifford. Then...
Norman Fowler in USA on AIDS research trip (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Health Secretary Norman Fowler describes what he learnt about the control of AIDS from his recent visit to the USA, and how it may be applied in the UK and what we can teach them. Hospices and needle...