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Tapes show Waite warned of possible danger before abduction (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Alison Johns reports on a set of tapes smuggled out of Beirut by the Daily Express newspaper, which reveal that Church of England envoy, Terry Waite, chose to ignore warnings his life was in danger just...
Jill Morrell speaks on John McCarthy kidnap anniversary (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Lisa Hampele interviews Jill Morrell, girlfriend of journalist John McCarthy, on the second anniversary of his capture in Beirut, Lebanon. Since then there has been no word from his kidnappers but she...
Toddler custody row (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Linda Hurley, whose granddaughter is being held in Spain as the victim of a cash-for-custody row. Cheryl Baker was left in the care of babysitter Rosa Fernandez when her parents, Paula and...
Conservative Collegiate Forum meeting (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Alison Johns reports on a meeting of the new Conservative Collegiate Forum in London, where former Conservative Party chairman, Norman Tebbit made a speech criticising the Labour Party and saying the Tories...
Government EEC single market campaign launched (1988)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Trade and Industry Secretary, Lord Young (David Young), at the launch of a Government awareness campaign aiming to make British business appreciate the challenges and opportunities offered by the...
Steve Jones show (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Steve Jones interviews special guest French musician Jean Michel Jarre, who has been given permission to stage the world’s largest ever concert, centred on the Royal Victoria Docks, London, on 24/09/88...
P & O final pay offer to striking seamen (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Sham Ambiavagar reports on a final pay offer by P & O managers to striking seamen. P & O say if the offer is rejected then the company could be sold to a foreign competitor using non-union labour. Includes...
New Harland and Wolff cruise liner order (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Parker, chairman of Harland and Wolff shipbuilders in Belfast, about a new contract to build the world’s biggest cruise liner. It is hoped the final contract will be signed by...
New Harland and Wolff cruise liner order (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Ravi Tikkoo, shipping millionaire, on awarding a contract to Harland and Wolff shipbuilders in Belfast, to build the world’s biggest cruise liner (code named Ultimate Dream). It is hoped the...
Ron Brown MP, in mace row-suspended from Commons (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Rowley speaks to Ron Brown MP, about his suspension from the House of Commons, after causing uproar in the chamber when he failed to apologise for tossing the royal mace to the floor. He remains...