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181 results found for '"Update (radio programme)"' in Keywords.
Referee proposals for ITV companies (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
The Independent Broadcasting Authority is considering new penalties for ITV stations to ensure that standards don’t fall in the face of competition from satellite and cable networks. The plan comes in a...
A-bomb victim wins right to sue Government (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Melvin Pearce from Bristol was serving in the Royal Engineers in 1957 when the army exploded an atom bomb just a few miles away from him, off Christmas Island. Today’s unanimous ruling by the Law Lords...
David Alton on abortion bill (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
David Alton speaks about his abortion bill and defends the actions of his (anti-abortion) supporters. He says his Pro-Life meetings have been broken up by violent protesters, and his opponents have...
Pete Murray show (1988)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Talk show
Pete Murray show in which he interviews Douglas Fairbanks, Jr on his autobiography, The Salad Days; his life and career in the movies; and his business and cultural projects. Members of the public phone in...
Rowntree takeover (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Young, Trade and Industry Secretary, on his decision not to refer the hostile takeover bids for chocolate manufacturer Rowntree by Nestle and Suchard to the Monopolies Commission. On possible effect on...
Superpower summit in Moscow (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
John Alcock reports from Moscow on Soviet hopes for upcoming superpower summit with US President Ronald Reagan. On nuclear disarmament; offer of withdrawal of troops from East Germany if reciprocated in...
Archbishop on morality of wealth (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Update programme exclusive interview with Robert Runcie, Archbishhop of Canterbury, who controversially agrees with PM Margaret Thatcher’s speech at the opening of General Assembly of Church of Scotland in...
Marie Wilks missing (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
James Coghill reports on the case of Marie Wilks, missing since her car broke down on the M50. Interviews with 11-year-old sister, Georgina Wilks who was in the car and father, Terry Gough. For Update...
Violence at Stonehenge (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Phil Edwards reports from Salisbury Plain on violence between police and New Age Travellers during the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge. Interview with Chief Constable, Donald Smith; male traveller (not...
Alternatives to prison (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Home Secretary Douglas Hurd on government shake up of its prison service with a Green Paper suggesting alternatives such as electronic tagging in an attempt to stop re-offending. Male interviewer not...