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Funeral of Sooty creator, Harry Corbett (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Jackie Mitchell reports on the funeral in Poole, Dorset, of Harry Corbett, the creator of the Sooty puppet character. Includes interview with Vincent Shaw, manager. Broadcast on Two Counties Radio (2CR).
Death of Sooty creator, Harry Corbett (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Speech
Mike Jones reports on the death of Harry Corbett, the creator of the Sooty puppet character. Focuses on the entertainer’s Yorkshire roots. Includes interviews with Heather Court, friend from Guiseley;...
Moors murders police chief cricitised over book (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
James Bays reports on criticism of former senior police officer, Peter Topping over publication of his autobiography, which contains details of the Moors murders investigation. The man who led the murder...
Carl Lewis attacks use of drugs in sport (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Havovi Todd reports on comments by US athlete and Olympic champion, Carl Lewis, during a visit to London where he denounced the use of drugs by sportsmen and talks about balancing his personal life with his...
Search for double murderer - landlady interview (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
James Matthews interviews Carlton Miniott guest-house landlady, Doreen Corner, about her meeting with a murder suspect known as David Kerr. The telephone interview follows the murders of 88 year-old Jack...
World War II anniversary (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Oni Bhattacharya reports on the fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War. Includes archive recordings of Neville Chamberlain; Adolf Hitler; Lionel Marson; S. J. de Lotbiniere; Ed Murrow;...
Search for double murderer - police interview (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
James Matthews interviews Yorkshire Detective Superintendent Ian Peacock about the hunt for a murder suspect known as David Kerr but named as Brian Newcombe. The telephone interview follows the murder of 88...
Notting Hill Carnival passes off peacefully (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
James Matthews reports on the Notting Hill Carnival in west London. The police are pleased that the carnival has passed peacefully with a dramatic drop in the number of reported crimes. Includes vox pop with...
BSB satellite launched (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Simon Israel interviews Anthony Simonds-Gooding, British Satellite Broadcasting (BSB) chief executive, about the launch of a satellite from Cape Canaveral which will carry the new BSB television service. The...
Paddy Ashdown on economy (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Rowley interviews Social and Liberal Democrats leader, Paddy Ashdown, about a call for the Government to overhaul its financial strategy amid further indications that the economy is slowing down. The...