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Howard Wilson’s funeral on the Isles of Scilly (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Local journalist Clive Mumford talks about the funeral of former Prime Minister Lord Harold Wilson on St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly. Wilson made regular holidays to the islands. Interviewer not heard.
Howard Wilson’s funeral on Isles of Scilly (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Prime Minister Lord Harold Wilson’s former boatkeeper John Nichols talks about his memories of Wilson as he is to be buried later on the isles of Scilly whre he was a regular holidaymaker....
Howard Wilson’s funeral on Scilly Isles (1995)
- Genre
- Speech
Former Speaker of the House of Commons Viscount Tonypandy (George Thomas) speaks about former Prime Minister Lord Harold Wilson’s love for the Scilly Isles at his funeral on St Mary’s.
Gulf War Syndrome (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Chief correspondent Paul Maurice reports on the political row brewing over Gulf War syndrome. Includes comments from veterans with debilitating illness - Nigel Thompson (speaking though a voice box) and...
Southend pier fire (1995)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Adrian Whitfield reports back to the studio on the fire at Southend Pier and the battle to save the pier. Includes interview with Mark James from Essex Fire Service. Male studio reporter not identified.
Ravens at the Tower of London (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Nick Wood reports on the arrival of two new ravens at the Tower of London and the background to the superstition about them. Includes interviews with keeper David Cope; Governor Major-General Geoffrey Field;...
Deerstalker Express sleeper service battle (1995)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Donald Fraser reports on the fight to save the Deerstalker Express sleeper service on the West Highland line, latest development being a Scottish Law Lords ruling. Includes interviews with Highlands Regional...
Legal ruling on gay people in the armed forces (1995)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Chapman reports on the High Court legal decision on a test case seen as a partial victory for those fighting against the prohibition of gay people serving in the armed forces. With comment from 2 of the...
Gay people in the armed forces (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Almond, the defence correspondent of the Daily Telegraph talks about why the Ministry of Defence do not want gay people in the armed forces. Interviewer not heard. Follows a test case brought in the...
Gay people in the armed forces (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
John Terrett interviews Robert Ely, the founder of Rank Outsiders, a support group for gay people in the armed forces, about why the Ministry of Defence policy on gay people must change. Follows a High Court...