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18 results found for '"Jonathan Aitken"' in Keywords.
Freedom of Information Committee on abolition of Official Secrets Act (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified male Freedom of Information Committee spokesman outlines the need for a freedom of information act, based on the American model. The advantages are discussed, as well as the types of...
TV-am chief executive resigns (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the resignation of new company TV-am’s Chief Executive Peter Jay and the appointment of Conservative MP Jonathan Aitken as his replacement. Speaking are: Peter Jay; Anna Ford, presenter; David...
Peter Jay resigns from TV-am (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Press interview with TV-am presenters Anna Ford and Angela Rippon reacting to the news of company Chief Executive Peter Jay’s resignation and the appointment of Conservative MP Jonathan Aitken as his...
Michael Parkinson on TV-am decision (1983)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Michael Parkinson about his decision to stay at TV-am despite changes at the breakfast television station after the resignation of Chief Executive Peter Jay and replacement by Jonathan...
TV-am changes (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on the decision of breakfast television station TV-am to retain the services of presenter Michael Parkinson and his wife Mary despite changes at the breakfast television station including resignation...
Official Secrets Act (1984)
- Genre
- News report
Tim Crook reports on the Official Secrets Act, the way it is used, and how it has been kept on the statute books by successive governments despite judges’ recommendations. Includes comment on the trial of...
Clearing of Jonathan Aitken in Pinder-White libel action (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the case and clearing of Conservative MP Jonathan Aitken in the malicious libel action brought in the High Court by a member of his constituency, Hazel Pinder-White, after he compared her in an...
Emergency debate on the Guardian newspaper (1994)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd following forgery allegations against the Guardian newspaper and the announcement that an emergency debate would take place.
Guardian editor on resignation (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Guardian newspaper editor Peter Preston following his resignation from the Press Complaints Commission after forgery allegations were made against his newspaper. He firmly denies any wrongdoing. Interviewer...
Commons logo used to obtain information (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Editor of the Guardian newspaper Peter Preston following allegations of forgery over his using the logo of the House of Commons to obtain financial information about Jonathan Aitken’s stay at the Ritz...