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  1. Richard Branson’s UFO hoax (1989)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Angus Moorat reports on Richard Branson’s trial run for an April Fools’ Day flying saucer hoax, which resulted in the police being called to deal with a UFO. Inspector Andrew Neilson says it could have...

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  2. Virgin Challenger update (1985)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male speaker (poss. Richard Branson), on board the Virgin Challenger attempting to cross the Atlantic in record time and win the Blue Riband, talks about the journey so far. Female interviewer...

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  3. Richard Branson to attempt Pacific balloon crossing (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    James Bays reports on the proposed attempt by Virgin businessman, Richard Branson, to cross the Pacific Ocean by hot air balloon. Includes interviews with co-pilot Per Lindstrand on the disastrous previous...

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  4. Branson on legal action following GTECH claims (1995)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Virgin boss, Richard Branson, on the possibility of legal action after GTECH implied that he, the BBC and the Panorama programme, were lying about the claims he was offered a bribe to pull out...

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

    Genre
    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Richard Branson on Blue Riband attempt (1985)

    Genre
    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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  10. 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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