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Michael Grade quits the BBC for Channel 4 (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Grade speaks about quitting the BBC to become Chief Executive of Channel 4 and stepping into the shoes of Jeremy Isaacs. Male interviewer not identified.
General Synod debates homosexuality (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
The Church of England General Synod has thrown out a call to expel practising homosexuals from the clergy. Includes speeches from the Synod by The Reverend Tony Higton (who had put forward the motion); the...
Evening Standard Drama Awards (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Evening Standard Drama Awards and interviews with winners Michael Gambon- best actor; Judi Dench- best actress; Alan Ayckbourn-best play; Peter Hall- best director. Female reporter not identified.
Ken Livingstone on being toppled from LCC (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Ken Livingstone has been toppled from the executive of the LCC, part of the Labour Party. He explains the effect of his downfall which is a major upset for the Left. Also comments on a couple of news...
Petrol rationing (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified speaker talking about the fairness of introducing petrol rationing in the present oil crisis. Interviewer not heard.
Professor Alec Jeffries explains the many uses of genetic fingerprinting (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Professor Alec Jeffries, who developed the technique, explains the many uses of genetic fingerprinting and the immense difference it will make in many fields. Male interviewer not identified.
Church of England General Synod (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Church of England General Synod’s discussion of inner cities, the report Changing Britain and Church Urban Fund; and of a Russian dissident. Includes speeches by Archbishop of York, John...
Coup in the Spanish parliament in 1981 (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Special
News at Ten report by David Smith from Madrid including actuality of the coup in the Spanish parliament in 1981, shooting and chants heard and announcement spoken in Spanish. Sound level low in places.
Arthur Scargill to stand for re-election as head of NUM (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Arthur Scargill on resigning as President of the NUM and standing for re-election and on his detractors. Male interviewer not identified (first name is Graham). Ends abruptly.
Arthur Scargill to stand for re-election as head of NUM (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Arthur Scargill speaking after resigning as President of the NUM to stand for re-election. He says he has carried out all policy decisions made by the NUM and comments on miners disputes. Male interviewer...