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  1. Beano comic 2000th edition (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Drama

    Report on the publication of the two thousandth edition of the Beano comic. Editor Harry Crammond talks about how the comic has changed and why it’s still popular with adults as well as children. He reads...

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  2. Afghanistan - The West’s dilemma (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Fiction; Interview; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    John Greenwood presents this investigation into the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, background, implications and what actions the West should take including boycott of Moscow Olympic games. Speaking are: US...

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  3. Eagle comic relaunch (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the relaunch of the 1950s comic The Eagle. Includes interview with editor Barry Tomlinson. Male interviewer not identified.

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  4. Albert Barnes on The Dandy comic (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Editor of The Dandy, Albert Barnes on changes to the comic over the years. Speaking on the eve of his retirement, he says his favourite character is Desperate Dan. Male interviewer not identified.

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  5. Fireworks safety cartoon sparks controversy (1982)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on controversy over a poster encouraging safety containing two cartoons comparing the Falklands war with careless children with fireworks. Armed Forces Minister Peter Blaker and British Safety Council...

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  6. Dennis the Menace visits London (1988)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Michael O’Neill reports from Tower Bridge on the visit to London for Dennis the Menace from the Beano comic as part of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations for the comic. Euan Kerr, the Beano editor on...

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  7. Viz comic promotion (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Linda Duff reports from a press conference where the creators of Viz comic are preparing to announce a promotional gimmick where they give away a ton of money to a lucky customer. Includes interview with...

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  8. Michael Parkinson show (1991)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; Trailer

    Michael Parkinson show on London Talkback Radio with interviews with special guest British playwright Alan Ayckbourn; editor of The Beano comic, Euan Kerr; review of television with critic Sean Macaulay....

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  9. Dave Hunt on the closure of Roy of the Rovers comic (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    James Bays interview for IRN Billboard with Dave Hunt, editor of the Roy of the Rovers soccer comic, which is to close. Hunt on his long association with the Roy Race character, who first appeared in the...

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  10. Frankie Howerd memorial plaque (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Ian Fenn reports from the unveiling of a plaque from the Dead Comics Society in comedian Frankie Howerd’s memory outside his London home, 27 Edwardes Square, Kensington. Includes archive clip of Howerd;...

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