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Iran-Contra report (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
ITN Channel 4 report on the Iran-Contra (Irangate) report on arms sales to Iran by the US Congressional Committee. Includes prosecutor Lawrence Walsh saying he doesn’t know when he will complete preparing...
No deals with hostage-takers (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
David Waite saying he doesn’t want any deal to secure relative Terry’s freedom and neither would he, following the deal France did with Iran over French hostages in the Lebanon. And his pleasure at a...
British sisters in forced marriages appeal for help (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Zana Mushen and Nadia Mushen of Birmingham were sent to Yemen and sold as brides by their father Muthanna Mushen. Zana appeals for help via a tape smuggled out of Yemen. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross Underground fire (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Lindsay Taylor reports from Kings Cross Underground station on the fire disaster. Includes vox pop with passenger above ground and passers-by.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
A Fire Brigade spokesman, Brian Clark, describes the scene and damage caused by the Kings Cross Underground fire. Cause is still being investigated. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Clark, Director of Operations for LRT (London Regional Transport) describes the scene after the Kings Cross Underground fire and comments on a wooden escalator and Underground fire safety precautions.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with members of the public on their experience of the Kings Cross Underground fire which seemed to have started under a wooden escalator. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
An injured fireman, Vernon Trefry, describes the scene during the fire at Kings Cross Underground station from his hospital bed. Male interviewer not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Fire station officer Colin Townsley died in the Kings Cross Underground fire after going in without putting his breathing apparatus on. A neighbour in Lewisham pays tribute to him. Male reporter not identified.
Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Joe Kennedy talking about the speed of the fire spreading in the Kings Cross Underground disaster and the tragic deathtoll. Says they are investigating the wooden escalator where...