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Birth of septuplets (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the birth of septuplets to Susan Halton and Neil Halton in Liverpool and their struggle to survive; interview with family spokesman Roger Summerskill explaining the family’s reactions. Reporter...
Death of septuplet (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Interview with Neil Halton, on death of his son Liam Halton, one of septuplets born to him and his wife Susan Halton in Liverpool. Reporter not identified.
Guildford Four case (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former Home Secretary Merlyn Rees, on the case of the Guildford Four, gaoled for pub bombings in 1974. He was amongst a delegation which asked Douglas Hurd to reopen the case. Interviewer not...
Boy of nine sets A level record (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
9 year-old John Adams, the youngest person ever to pass an A level examination. Female interviewer not identified.
Irish Embassy strike (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Union representative Pat Magee, on twenty-six staff at the Irish Embassy in London threatening to strike, after being told they must go home by the Irish Government.
Palace cleaner retires (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Gerry Porter is interviewed on his job sweeping the roads around Buckingham Palace and the Royal Garden party he was invited to to celebrate his forthcoming retirement after 31 years. Reporter not identified.
Madonna in Leeds (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Vox pop
Report on a Madonna concert at Roundhay Park, Leeds; includes vox pop; interview with Superintendent John Ellis on the fans’ behaviour. Madonna is heard addressing the audience, and (briefly) singing. Male...
Chernobyl fallout (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with James Tuckwell, NFU monitor, on the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster saying there’s still a serious situation affecting agriculture. Reporter not identified.
Alan Holmes funeral (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the funeral of Detective Constable Alan Holmes who shot himself after being questioned over a corruption inquiry. Interviews with colleagues (not identified).
Dartmoor Prison governor won’t quit (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Governor of Dartmoor Prison John May, who says he won’t quit despite a vote of no confidence by his staff. Reporter not identified.