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Thatcher on Childline (1990)

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

Margaret Shiels reports on a visit to Childline headquarters by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her subsequent appeal for funds and volunteers to help run the child abuse helpline during a press...

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Sergeant Peppers (1988)

21 years after the original release of the Beatles’ ‘Sergeant Pepper’ album, some of Britain’s top new pop acts have assembled a tribute to the classic album. It is all in aid of charity - every penny...

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Launch of Childline Appeal (1996)

Genre

Interview; News report; Speech

In an emotional but purposeful speech (extract heard), Diana, Princess of Wales stressed the need to support children in peril and help rebuild their shattered lives. In launching the seven million pounds...

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Princess Di visits Childline charity (1988)

Genre

Interview

Esther Rantzen talks to court correspondent Dickie Arbiter about the Princess of Wales, Princess Diana’s visit to see firsthand how the charity Childline operates. Rantzen says her visit is very valuable.

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Childline anniversary (1988)

Genre

Interview

Kevin Mosley interviews television presenter, Esther Rantzen on the second anniversary of the Childline charity which she helped found; success of the helpline; comments on Cleveland child abuse scandal;...

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Teachers jailed for sexual abuse (1990)

Genre

Interview

Esther Rantzen, founder of Childline, on the successful prosecution of teachers from Crookham School near Newbury for sex abuse over 26 years and the message it should give to children. She was involved in...

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Honours list (1991)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the Queen’s honours list with Jane Gow on being honoured and paying tribute to her husband (Ian Gow MP killed by IRA car bomb); footballer Bobby Robson on his CBE; goalkeeper Peter Shilton on...

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Esther Rantzen launches No Smacking Week campaign (1990)

Genre

Interview

Esther Rantzen, founder of the confidential children’s helpline, Childline, talks about EPOCH (End Physical Punishment of Children) and its campaign, No Smacking Week. She says children who are smacked as...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio