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22 results found for '"Disabilities"' in Keywords.
Doctor tried for Down syndrome baby murder (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the clearing of Doctor Leonard Arthur of the attempted murder of Down syndrome baby, John Pearson. With comment on the ethics of allowing handicapped babies to die from paediatrician, Professor...
Disability row in Teignmouth (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. Brian Rix, Mencap) on a rift in the Devon town of Teignmouth between local traders and representatives of disabled tourists. Female interviewer not identified.
Disabled children and special schools (1986)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Special
Programme presented by Eve Conway on special schools in London and possible changes in Government education policy and effects of Children Act 1981 meaning children with physical and mental disabilities will...
Funeral of PC Philip Olds (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Music
Report on the funeral of Queen’s Gallantry Medal recipient PC Philip Olds, who had struggled unsuccessfully to walk again after being shot whilst on duty. Includes speech by the Reverend John Spinks, and...
Death of PC Philip Olds (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Obituary
Report on the death of Queen’s Gallantry Medal recipient PC Philip Olds. Olds had been paralysed after being shot whilst on duty. Includes facts on his personal life, his state of mind, and his...
Nightline (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Discussion; News bulletin; Phone-in; Advertisement
Nightline. Jack Ashley, Baron Ashley of Stoke, is a Labour member of the House of Lords, and the United Kingdom’s first profoundly deaf MP. Here he is interviewed by Barney Burnham on Nightline, where he...
Inquest into death of disabled woman in squalid conditions (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Davina Payne reports on calls for a public inquiry and legislative change in light of the case of Beverly Lewis, the deaf, blind and disabled woman who died in squalor at the home she shared with her...
Autistic son given overdose (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Angus Moorat reports from Reading Crown Court where a housewife from Berkshire has been describing how she tried to kill her autistic son. Judith Jones went through a catalogue of personal tragedy last...
Michael Fox jailed for kidnap and rape (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Michael Fox has been given nine life sentences for the kidnap and rape of five mentally disabled women. Chief Superintendent Des Donohoe tells an unidentified female interviewer that he agreed with the...
David Blunkett on life, disability and politics (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; Trailer
Labour MP for Sheffield David Blunkett speaks to Frank Bough about his autobiography On a Clear Day which focuses on his early life and how he got into politics. He talks about overcoming his disability,...