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John Cleese on A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
John Cleese speaks to Carol Allen about his film, A Fish Called Wanda, which he co-wrote with Charles Crichton. He discusses how he decided on the title, the process of writing, and the casting of Kevin...
The Suzy Lamplugh Story - Mother’s reaction (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
In 1986, estate agent Suzy Lamplugh disappeared after showing a Mr Kipper around a property in Fulham. Here her mother Diana Lamplugh, who founded the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, speaks to Linda Duffin about her...
Malcolm Turnbull on Spycatcher - House of Lords decision (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Wright, former MI5 agent and author of Spycatcher, is awaiting a House of Lords decision as to whether to allow his book to be published in the UK. Ahead of the verdict, his Australian lawyer, Malcolm...
Joan Collins’s new book - Prime Time (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
At the launch of her new book, Prime Time, Dynasty star Joan Collins reveals that it is her last season playing Alexis as she wants to spend more time in the UK with her family. She lists Noel Coward’s...
Norman Tebbit signs book - Upwardly Mobile (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Norman Tebbit has been signing copies of his new book, Upwardly Mobile which has had a court injunction placed upon it by Cecil Parkinson’s mistress, Sara Keays. He answers questions on the injunction and...
Funeral of Roy Kinnear (1988)
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- Interview; News report; Tribute
54 year-old actor, Roy Kinnear died in Spain after falling from his horse whilst filming The Return of the Musketeers. Amongst the mourners at his funeral were Brian Rix, Judi Dench, John Junkin, Bernard...
Lord Young on economics - Europe and Barlow Clowes (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Prior to the Conservative Party Conference, Secretary of Trade and Industry, Lord Young (David Young) speaks on a number of topics including the probability of there being an end to border controls in Europe...
Biggin Hill RAF base to close (1988)
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- Interview; News report
The RAF has announced it is to withdraw from Biggin Hill, one of Britain’s most famous airfields. Group Captain Brian Kingcome reflects on his time at the base, where St George’s Chapel of Remembrance...
Conservative conference - economics, crime and benefit fraud (1988)
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- Debate; News report; Speech
At the Conservative Party conference in Brighton, Energy Secretary, Cecil Parkinson announces that the coal industry will be privatised if the Tories are re-elected. In his law and order debate, Home...
Spycatcher serialized - Law Lords overturn injunction (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
In his controversial book, Spycatcher, former MI5 agent Peter Wright voiced his suspicions that former head of MI5, Sir Roger Hollis was a Soviet spy. Attempts by the British Government to have the book...