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  1. For his own protection (1982)

    Genre
    Discussion; Documentary; Interview; Vox pop

    First part of a programme exploring the death of Barry Prosser, a businessman who was imprisoned in Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, where he was kicked to death in the daycare centre. We hear from widow...

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  2. Reagan assassination attempt (1982)

    Genre
    News report

    Andrew Manderstam reports from Washington DC on the trial of John Hinckley Jr, accused of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. The jury found Hinckley not guilty on the grounds of insanity.

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  3. Terry Smerdon death in custody (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Telephone interview with Pat Smerdon on the death of her schizophrenic son, Terry Smerdon, in the hospital wing of Wandsworth Prison in South London in 01/82 and evidence at the inquest. Male interviewer...

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  4. Sister on Michael Fagan’s plea for help (1982)

    Genre
    Speech; Interview

    The sister of Michael Fagan, who broke into Buckingham Palace, reads a statement in which he asks for help. His sister insists he is not violent. Male reporter not identified.

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  5. Widow of Ernest Peter Brockway on press coverage (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Janet Brockway, the widow of GCHQ radio operator Ernest Peter Brockway, on press coverage of her late husband’s suicide following revelations over his involvement in the Geoffrey Prime spy scandal. Female...

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  6. Decision makers (1983)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary; Parliamentary debate

    Decision Makers. Public Spending, presented by Terry Dignan. How restrictions on public spending have affected those who use and work in public services including the NHS and British Rail, and what the...

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  7. Palace intruder Michael Fagan on his mental breakdown (1983)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on ITN with Michael Fagan, shortly after release from a mental hospital, about breaking into the Queen’s bedroom at Buckingham Palace. Male interviewer not identified.

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  8. US gun-running case (1983)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the trial of gun-runners for the IRA Colm Meehan and Eamon Meehan in America (with 2 other defendants). They are claiming insanity after being imprisoned and (they claim) tortured in Northern...

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  9. Mistress of rapist receives damages (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Josephine Lukeman, the mistress of convicted rapist Christopher Meah, who has been awarded 45,750 pounds damages, after he claimed a car accident caused brain damage and led him to commit the...

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  10. Shop assistant murdered at work (1985)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the murder of shop assistant Stephen Hindley by US Army veteran John Wooder at Churches shoe shop in New Bond Street, London, and on his subsequent arrest and deranged views. Includes comment from...

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