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Jim Bakker scandal (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Michael O’Neill reports on the scandal involving US television evangelist, Jim Bakker and staff member Jessica Hahn. Bakker has now been described as homosexual by former Praise the Lord club co-host John...
Broadwater Farm policemen honoured (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Margaret Shiels reports on an award of the Queen’s Gallantry Medal to murdered policeman, Kevin Blakelock, who died during the Broadwater Farm riots in London (06/10/85). The award was received by his...
Al Hamilton loses Bruno case (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with journalist Al Hamilton, about failing in his High Court claim for five per cent of boxer Frank Bruno’s earnings. He claimed he was Bruno’s mentor in the early years - the judge ruled...
The night is young (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
James Sheppey interview with British female singer, Kim Wilde, on The Night is Young programme. Talks about touring with Michael Jackson and about reaction to her records outside the UK. Audio quality poor,...
Radiation error at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with solicitor, Chris Over, about a leaked version of a report into a blunder at a Devon hospital which has revealed that far more cancer patients than was first thought received radiation...
Cleveland Social Services director moves (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Richard Leeming interviews Mike Bishop, one of the key figures in the Cleveland child sex abuse scandal, on moving from his role as director of Cleveland’s Social Services department to the same role in...
Robert Swan on polar record attempt (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with explorer Robert Swan about his attempt to become the first man to walk to both poles. He will be leading a team of experienced explorers but also plans to take a group of 30 schoolchildren....
Edwina Currie egg warning (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report by Gareth Furby on the comments by UK junior health minister, Edwina Currie, warning customers not to use raw eggs for fear of salmonella infection. Also includes interview with Penny Annand, WI,...
Bill Withers interview during UK tour (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
John Davies(?) interviews American singer and songwriter, Bill Withers, about his new UK tour, and about the re-released and remixed version of Ain’t No Sunshine. Also talks about his self-imposed break...
Radiation error at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Chairman of Exeter Health Authority, Murray French, on a report into an error at a Devon hospital which has revealed that far more cancer patients than was first thought received radiation...