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Sir Trevor Skeet on Conservative Party attempt to deselect him (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Trevor Skeet talks to Peter Spencer talks about the efforts that Bedfordshire North Conservative Association has made to deselect him, how the chairman has never said anything, how he feels conspired...
Simon Weston on the importance of a positive attitude (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston talks to Simon Furby about being called a hero, and how he copes with his injuries. He offers advice for young disabled people.
Sir Geoffrey Howe on EU decision on Iran over Salman Rushdie affair (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe talks to John Fraser about the European Community’s stance on Iran after a fatwa was issued against author Salman Rushdie. He talks about the decision to ban...
Keith Best on his time in prison for fraud (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Former MP Keith Best talks about his time in prison for trying to obtain nearly two-and-a-half-thousand British Telecom shares by deception, taking over as a director of The National Council for the Welfare...
Sir Anthony Grabham on health service reforms (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Anthony Grabham, Chairman of the Joint Consultants Committee, talks to Linda Duffin about the Government’s health service reforms.
Lockerbie residents call for Paul Channon’s resignation (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Lockerbie residents give their views on Transport Secretary Paul Channon and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. 74 year-old Mary Wood and local pub landlord Eddie Gibb call for Channon’s resignation, whilst...
Brian Cox on his work in Anglo-Soviet theatre (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Actor Brian Cox talks about how he got involved in Anglo-Soviet theatre. He talks about a student exchange programme, what the students will learn and why this is so important to him, his early career, and...
Funeral of three young sisters killed in a house fire (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Kate Stephens(?) reports on the funeral of three young sisters, the daughters of a vicar, who died in a house fire in Wiltshire. The Reverend Bill Taylor, team vicar for Tisbury, talks about the girls and...
Richard Noble on Atlantic crossing record attempt (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
The holder of the world land speed record, Richard Noble, talks about leading a team which will attempt to make the fastest ever crossing of the Atlantic. Male interviewer not identified.
Ted Heath attacks Margaret Thatcher’s leadership (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Former Conservative prime minister, Ted Heath has accused the Government of failing on all fronts: there are many unfinished motorways, the airports are overcrowded, housing demand is not being met, and...