LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Margaret Thatcher visits Bermuda

Genre

News report; Speech; Music

TX Date

13 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:36

Description

Report on UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s visit to Bermuda ahead of a meeting with US President George H. W. Bush with an aim to generate good press for her. Thatcher makes a speech about Bermuda and its economy complimenting the Prime Minister John Swann and is heard shopping at a craft market. Also reports briefly on Bush’s meetings with other world leaders. Music played is Early One Morning by the Bermuda Regiment Band. Nick Peters reports from Bermuda.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Nick Peters

Keywords

Margaret Thatcher; International relations; Prime ministers; Economic systems; State visits; Presidents; Shopping; Public relations; Meetings; Bermuda; Band music; George H. W. Bush; John Swann

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