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Eddie Edwards returns to hero’s welcome (1988)

Genre

Interview

British skier, Eddie the Eagle Edwards (born Michael Edwards), on his return home to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, after the Winter Olympics. He was greeted by thousands of cheering fans who lined the streets...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Pagoda Wrap - proposal for a Japanese pagoda in a Reading Park (1981)

Eric Lilley, the Reading driving instructor who fought a duel with Oliver Tobias because the film star challenged the swordsmanship of Mr Lilley’s hero Errol Flyn, is in the news again. This time he wants...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Hero on rescuing victims of Kings Cross Underground fire (1987)

Genre

Interview

David Palmer, the shy hero from Sheffield who risked his life to rescue people trapped in the Kings Cross underground fire speaks about rescuing several people before needing hospital treatment himself....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Civilian defended ship in Falklands (1982)

Genre

Interview

The unidentified wife of a civilian man praised as a hero in the Falkland Islands talks about how her husband defended his ship while it was under attack. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Hungerford massacre hero (1987)

Genre

Interview; News report

As the inquest into the Hungerford Massacre is set to end, Carl Harris, an off-duty soldier, recounts how he risked his life to help the injured victims of Michael Ryan. Reporter not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Gulf war hero awards (1991)

Genre

Interview

Sir Peter de la Billiere, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf War speaks after an award ceremony at Buckingham Palace to honour the war heroes. Interviewer/reporter not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Simon Weston on the importance of a positive attitude (1989)

Genre

Interview

Falklands War veteran Simon Weston talks to Simon Furby about being called a hero, and how he copes with his injuries. He offers advice for young disabled people.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Simon Weston on charity fundraising for Bosnia (1992)

Genre

Interview

Falklands War hero Simon Weston says politicians have been slow to act to help people in Bosnia. He is trying to raise money to help their suffering. Interviewer not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Lynn Redgrave Getting it Right (1989)

Genre

Interview

Carol Allen interviews British actress Lynn Redgrave on her new film Getting it Right, based on Elizabeth Jane Howard’s novel in which she plays a sophisticated older woman who seduces the young hero. And...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Mother of Falklands hero accepts medal (1982)

Genre

Interview; Speech

Interview at Buckingham Palace with (or possibly a statement by) Barbara Henry, the mother of Paul Henry, after she accepted a posthumous George Medal on behalf of her son following his death in action...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio