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  1. Richard Branson on Boy George’s drug addiction (1986)

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    Interview

    Richard Branson, head of Virgin Records, talks about pop singer Boy George and his addiction to heroin. Male interviewer not identified.

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  2. Richard Branson on the sale of Virgin Records (1992)

    Genre
    Interview

    Owner of Virgin Records, Richard Branson, talks to James Bays? about the sale of the company to Thorn EMI. He wil remain as president of the company.

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  3. Richard Branson balloon attempt fails (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Julie Sedgwick interviews businessman Richard Branson about the failure of his record-breaking attempt to fly a balloon across the Pacific. He and co-pilot Per Lindstrand were just 45 minutes from take-off...

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  4. Margaret Thatcher on board the Virgin Challenger (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; Press conference

    Margaret Thatcher speaks to members of the press on board Richard Branson’s record-breaking boat, Virgin Challenger. Branson himself then speaks about Thatcher having been aboard his boat, and what he...

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  5. Richard Branson on Blue Riband attempt (1985)

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    Interview; News report

    Report on the Virgin Challenger, which has sunk while on an attempt to win the Blue Riband trophy for the fastest transatlantic crossing. Captain Ted Toleman and owner Richard Branson comment. Female...

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  6. Richard Branson on sinking of Challenger (1985)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank during a bid for the Blue Riband, an accolade given to a passenger liner with a record highest speed on a transatlantic crossing. Head of Virgin, Richard...

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  7. Virgin and Oxfam aid Ethiopia (1985)

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    Interview

    Interview with Richard Branson after the disclosure that his company Virgin and charity Oxfam had been sending relief supplies to Ethiopia. Male interviewer not identified.

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  8. Branson loses national lottery (1994)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Richard Branson comments to the press after his non-profit making National Lottery bid was rejected in favour of Camelot’s bid. He claims all the profits from the lottery should be going to good causes...

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  9. Branson sells 25 p/c of Virgin music to Japanese company (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Music, about the sale of a 25 percent stake of the company to Japanese firm, Fujisankei. He likes the idea of the patrnership. Male interviewer not identified.

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  10. Richard Branson win libel case over British Airways (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Virgin Airlines owner Richard Branson reacts following his court win over British Airways in which he won over 600,000 pounds in libel damages. He says British Airways resorted to unfair and illegal...

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