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Beveridge report (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive recording from 1942, of economist, William Beveridge, presenting his report on the setting up of a social security system in Britain. Introductory voice not identified.
Prince Charles too involved in politics (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales defending himself against charges of being too political. The interview was originally broadcast on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 (04/12/87) where he was...
Prince Charles on architecture (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report by Dickie Arbiter on a speech by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at Mansion House in London to an audience of town planners; he attacks architects and builders for ruining London’s skyline.
Prince Charles on architecture (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at Mansion House in London to an audience of town planners; attacks architects and builders for ruining London’s skyline mentioning specific projects he is...
Education bill row (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Kenneth Baker, Education Secretary, responding to criticisms in the House of Commons relating to his new education bill; on claims by former Prime Minister, Edward Heath, that the Government...
Rubens Hotel fire (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fire Officer Gerry O’Neill on a fire at the Rubens Hotel in Buckingham Palace Road, London, where two people were killed: Mrs Patricia Corry, 63, from Sydney and Dr Ahmed Arabi, 53, a health...
Baby Barber dies after delayed heart sugery (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with father, Philip Barber, on death of his one month-old son David Barber, who underwent surgery to repair his faulty heart, after five postponements due to staff shortages. Reporter not identified.
NHS funds plea (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Ian Todd, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, saying the need for further money in the NHS is desperate; follows a statement from three of Britain’s leading medical bodies urging...
BBC radio series row (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on BBC Radio series, My Country Right or Wrong, following a High Court injunction brought by the Government barring broadcast; includes parliamentary speeches by Sir Patrick Mayhew, Attorney General;...
Crockford’s attacks on bishops (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Church spokesman, John Barton, over entries in Crockford’s Clerical Directory, attacking Bishop David Jenkins of Durham and Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie as elitist liberals....