Decision makers

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary

TX Date

22 Apr 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:22:03

Description

Documentary on heroin, and heroin addicts, presented by Richard Bestic. Looks at the growing trade in heroin, the reasons behind it, and the increase in addiction in Britain. Also considers police attempts to combat the growth. Asks, what can be done? Contributions from Martin Mitcheson, University College Hospital, London; Peter Simpson, Custom Officials’ Union; Bill Skelton, Merseyside Drugs Council; Simon Hughes MP; Campbell Anderson, Church of Scotland Drugs Working Party; John Strang, Prestwich Drug Treatment Centre; Peter Imbert, Chief Constable of Thames Valley. Studio production by Dave Dawson; additional material by Mike Bristow, Piccadilly Radio, Manchester; Katrina Watt, Radio Clyde, Glasgow; Sarah Coen, Red Rose Radio, Lancashire; Geoff Anderson, Radio City, Liverpool.

Contributors

Peter Simpson; Dave Dawson; Richard Bestic; Piccadilly Radio; Radio Clyde; Radio City; Martin Mitcheson; Bill Skelton; Simon Hughes; Campbell Anderson; John Strang; Peter Imbert; Mike Bristow; Katrina Watt; Sarah Coen; Geoff Anderson; Red Rose Radio

Keywords

Drug traffic; Drug abuse; Illegal drugs; Policing practice; Narcotic drugs; Heroin; Drug dependency

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