Shergar kidnap

Title

Shergar kidnap

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:52

Description

Interview with Lord Oaksey (John Oaksey) of the Sunday Telegraph, one of three London racing journalists, including Derek Thompson and Peter Campling, contacted by the kidnappers of the racehorse Shergar requesting ransom negotiations. Oaksey confirms that, in the event this is not a hoax, he will be attending the meeting in Belfast. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Oaksey

Keywords

Northern Ireland; Ireland; Horse racing; Horses; Abduction; Shergar

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