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Lester Chapman case - Social Services should revise their records (1979)

Genre

Interview

A closer look at the report compiled following the death of 8 year-old Lester Chapman, whose body was found in a ditch.The unidentified male interviewee (apparently an MP) concludes that the system of...

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A closer look at the Lester Chapman Inquiry (1979)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the inquiry into the death of missing schoolboy Lester Chapman, whose body was found in a ditch. Includes comment from Sir Anthony Durant, who does not think the tragedy could have been avoided;...

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Lester Chapman Inquiry (1979)

Genre

News report

A report on the inquiry into the death of 8 year-old Lester Chapman, whose body was found in a ditch. A 68-page report was compiled on the troubled Chapman family as there were suspicions that social workers...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Child dies after attempt to run away (1978)

Genre

Interview; News report

Report on the death of 8-year-old Lester Chapman following his attempt to run away from his home in Reading. Includes interviews with Superintendent Peter East; Detective Sergeant Bob Harrington; family...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Various reports and interviews - nd [1978]

Various reports and interviews, no date [1978]. Track 1- The search for Lester Chapman, various cuts 19-05-1978. Track 2- Theatre group in Reading -no date. Track 3- Primary school move 07.07.1978. Track 4...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Three unrelated reports - nd [1975-1986]: Lester Chapman inquest; Rates and government funding; Murder charge/Country Club fire

Phil Coope reports from Reading. Track 1- Lester Chapman inquest. A young boy Lester Chapman run away from home a few days before Christmas, because he was abused at home. He was unable to cope in the sub...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

European Court rules against Fayed brothers (1994)

Genre

Interview; News report

The Fayed brothers, owners of Harrods, are condemning a European court ruling over a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) report that branded them dishonest in their takeover of the store. Today’s...

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Reports on the Lester Chapman story; Berkshire social services (1979)

Lunchtime news 14-08-1979; Reports on the Lester Chapman story; Berkshire social services 16-10-1979. Track 1 and 3- Berkshire Social Services; Track 2- Final wrap Phil Coope. Track 3- Dr Donald McWilliams...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Lester Wrap - about the tragedy of Lester Chapman - nd [1975-1986]; Interview with Tony Durant MP

See also AV769/491/S1 report 1. An interview with Tony Durant MP talking about the tragedy, and a report including edited interview. [Box 3]

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Report 78 (1978)

Genre

Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop

Steve Harvey presents Report 78, a look back at the year’s major political and social events around the world. Speakers include Khalid Hammami, wife of murdered PLO politician Said Hammami; Terry Parry,...

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