Time
Clark writes a science fiction stage musical, Time that played for two years in London's West End, starring Cliff Richard (replaced later by David Cassidy) and featuring Laurence Oliviers huge holographic image
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1986 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 172 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1986.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1986
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Tony Cottee in West Ham Record League Finish
Tony Cottee forms a productive partnership with Frank McAvennie as West Ham United challenge for the 1985–86 championship and finish third.
Trident Programme
George Younger becomes Defence Secretary and continues procurement of the Trident system
Truman
Publishes a biography of United States President Harry S Truman.
Vanguard Class
The Government proceeds with construction planning for Vanguard class ballistic missile submarines
Waters contributes songs and a score
Waters contributes songs and a score to the soundtrack of the movie When the Wind Blows, based on the Raymond Briggs book of the same name
West Bromwich Albion Appointment
Saunders takes charge at West Bromwich Albion following the end of his Birmingham City tenure.
West Bromwich Albion Move to Wolves
Moves to Wolverhampton Wanderers alongside Steve Bull and becomes a significant member of the club’s rebuilding side.
Whittingham Arrives and Develops as Goal Threat
Whittingham joins Portsmouth after service in the British Army and begins a lengthy association with the club as a centre-forward.
Why Come to Slaka
Bradbury published Why Come to Slaka, a humorous guidebook to a fictional Eastern European country.
World Cup
Suffers a shoulder injury against Morocco and takes no further part in England's 1986 World Cup campaign.
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Records a distinctive version of You Can Leave Your Hat On, later strongly associated with his live repertoire.
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