The World - News from July 31, 1985
The British Broadcasting Corp. agreed to a government request to cancel a television documentary featuring an interview with Martin McGuinness, reputed chief of staff of the outlawed Irish Republican Army. British officials had said the interview would give “succor to terrorists” and was “contrary to the national interest.” BBC Chairman Stuart Young said the decision to cancel the program was made entirely by the BBC’s Board of Governors and did not represent a surrender to government pressure.
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