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89 results found for '"Brian Ging"' in Contributors.
Mandela visits Glasgow and receives freedom of cities (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Nelson Mandela is in Glasgow to receive the freedom of nine towns and cities some given years ago while he was still a political prisoner and unable to formally accept, and call for further support as South...
Marseille hijack ends violently (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Brian Ging reports on the conclusion to a 54 hour hijack of a French jet ending with the death of all the gunmen on board. Anti-terrorist police stormed the plane at Marseille Airport where it arrived early...
Sinn Fein demonstration at business conference - Chairman’s reaction (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Brian Ging reports on planned protests by Sinn Fein members ahead of an economic conference being held in Belfast which the UK Government hopes will encourage outside investment to Northern Ireland following...
Sinn Fein protest at conference (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Brian Ging reports on the refusal of Sinn Fein to participate in an international investment conference for Northern Ireland which is to be attended by UK Prime Minister, John Major. Sinn Fein is protesting...
London buses privatised (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Brian Ging reports on the privatisation of London’s buses. The Government has announced that nearly two hundred and fifty million pounds has been raised by the sale. Includes reaction from London Transport...
Hostile reaction to interest rates rise (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Brian Ging reports on hostile reaction to Chancellor Kenneth Clarke’s interest rates rise announced this morning, with fears over its effect on business and the housing market. Includes interviews with...
Northern Line underground network upgrade - Reaction (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Brian Ging reports on an upgrading of London’s Northern Line underground rail network. Five hundred million pounds has put into new trains with the money being raised in an unusual way, with the builders...
Riots in Londonderry during John Major’s visit (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Brian Ging reports on riots in Londonderry which have held up the Northern Ireland peace process. Correspondent Tom Coulter describes how crowds turned against Prime Minister John Major on a visit to the...
VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Speech
Brian Ging reports for London News Radio on the celebrations in Hyde Park that marked the 50th anniversary of VE Day. Speakers: Prime Minister John Major; reunited veterans James Barber and Ian Aitcheson;...
London busker disputes fines in court case (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
A court case is to be heard after a busker disputed his fine for busking on London’s Underground, the case if won may see other fines repaid. Brian Ging goes underground to gauge reaction from Tube users...