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  1. Richard Branson on Virgin share flotation (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; Vox pop

    Richard Branson says he is pleased with the response to an invitation for Virgin share price tenders. The price will be announced in a few days. Members of the public share their views (generally positive)...

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  2. 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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  3. Richard Branson on crossing the Atlantic by balloon (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Richard Branson on his latest record attempt - to take a hot air balloon across the Atlantic. He talks about the conditions of the challenge, how the weather will affect it, how difficult it will be to...

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  4. Richard Branson promotes safe sex (1988)

    Genre
    Interview

    Richard Branson was at Gatwick today handing out condoms to draw attention to World AIDS Day. Branson handed them out to travellers to promote safe sex and combat the AIDS virus. Male reporter not identified.

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  5. 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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  6. Branson sells 25 p/c of Virgin music to Japanese company (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Music, about the sale of a 25 percent stake of the company to Japanese firm, Fujisankei. He likes the idea of the patrnership. Male interviewer not identified.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Gulf crisis refugees return to UK (1990)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    The Virgin plane Scarlet Lady returns to Britain from Amman, Jordan with almost 100 Western refugees from the Gulf crisis, Peter Stuart reports from Gatwick Airport. Includes interview with Virgin Chairman,...

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  10. Gulf crisis- Westerners airlifted out (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Almost 100 women and children hostages have been released by Saddam Hussein and flown home from Amman in Jordan by Virgin Airlines. Virgin Chairman, Richard Branson, speaks at Gatwick Airport about the...

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