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Army sergeant shot in Finchley (1990)

Genre

News report; Interview

John Allen reports on the shooting of a 44-year-old army sergeant outside an army caarers office in Finchley in North London. Anti-terrorist squad officers are waiting to talk to the man and Scotland Yard...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Reading Fire Bombs (1981)

Police have warned people in Reading to be on their guard for more petrol bombs which may have been planted in the town. The warning follows last night’s series of attacks on cars which caused only minor...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

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...

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Floor collapses at East Ham flat during party (1984)

Genre

Interview; News report; Vox pop

Report on the floor collapsing at a Valentine’s day party in an East Ham, London flat. Speakers include various partygoers who are not identified and police Sergeant Wright. Female reporter not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Falklands war- training on Canberra (1982)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Royal Marine Sergeant Howard, onboard cruise liner the SS Canberra during her deployment as a troop carrier during the Falklands war. He discusses training techniques being undertaken on the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Police sergeant murdered in London (1991)

Genre

News report; Press conference

Emma Howard reports on the death of police sergeant Alan King in East London after a stabbing incident. A hunt is underway for a man called Peter Grenfell. The speakers include Superintendent Terry...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Police chase in Derbyshire (1979)

Genre

News report; Special

Report on a police chase in Derbyshire (10/78) which ended in them seizing the gunman in Buxton. Includes a recording of the police command vehicle featuring Sergeant Dave Slater and Constable Geoff(?)...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Death of police sergeant stabbed in robbery (1994)

Genre

Press conference; Tribute

In two parts. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Paul Condon announces at a press conference the death of Police Sergeant Derek Robertson after receiving stab wounds when he intervened in a robbery attempt on...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Post office shoot-out in Acton (1988)

Genre

News report; Interview

Mark Percy reports on a shoot-out between police and a robbery gang in Acton, West London. Includes interview with John O’Connor, Flying Squad; Thomas Ray(?), eyewitness. Two police officers were wounded...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

After eight special (1980)

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

After Eight Special: Underneath the Arches. Documentary presented by Tim O’Mara about London’s homeless population. Includes interviews with people on the street and in a Salvation Army hostel. Also...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio