News at 5:45 / 6pm News / Thames News / London Plus
VHS Colour Sound 16.12.1986 0:00
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Summary: Recording of television news programmes about Brent headteacher, Maureen McGoldrick, who was accused of racism at work.
Title number: 1669
LSA ID: LSA/2185
Description: Maureen McGoldrick was a Brent headteacher accused of saying she didn't want any more black teachers in her school, and suspended. Following her suspension, a public inquiry was called by Brent Council, but halted on the intervention of Secretary of State Kenneth Baker.
Recording of Thames News bulletin featuring the case of Maureen McGoldrick case as lead story. Interview with Merle Amory.
Recording of London Plus bulletin reporting on Kenneth Baker's intervention into the Maureen McGoldrick affair to stop the disciplinary hearing.
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Keywords: equal opportunity; racial discrimination; television news programmes
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