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12 results found for '"Victoria Smith"' in Contributors.
Scaffolding collapse at Pink Floyd concert (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
An investigation will begin today into how scaffolding collapsed at the beginning of a Pink Floyd concert last night, injuring more than 40 people. Victoria Smith reports. Includes interview with...
Frank Kerr shooting may delay Northern Ireland peace talks (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Victoria Smith reports on UK Government peace talks with Sinn Fein planned to take place before Christmas being put at risk by the shooting dead in an armed raid of Post Office worker Frank Kerr in Newry,...
National Lottery launches (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Victoria Smith reports on the launch of the National Lottery, the first tickets for which went on sale yesterday. Includes interviews with David Rigg, Camelot (the company running lottery) on sales and...
First National Lottery draw (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Victoria Smith reports on the first UK National Lottery draw last night with 5 people sharing the jackpot and over a million winners of smaller prizes. Most jackpot winners have chosen to remain anonymous....
Cruise ship fire and rescue effort (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Victoria Smith reports on the fire on cruise liner Achille Lauro off East Africa and the rescue operation. The liner has been beset by problems including a Palestinian hijack in 1985. 2 people are reported...
World AIDS Day (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Victoria Smith reports on HIV/AIDS awareness on the annual World AIDS Day (1st Dec). Heterosexuals are being warned to practice safe sex as the number of cases amongst them rises. Includes interview with HIV...
Row over Lottery winner’s identity (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Victoria Smith reports on investigations into whether National Lottery organiser Camelot has made sufficient efforts to protect a winner’s identity following a record eighteen million-pound payout....
Terry Dicks MP condemned over AIDS comments (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Victoria Smith reports on controversial remarks by Conservative MP, Terry Dicks, who says AIDS victims should not receive proceeds from the National Lottery and has branded the disease a self-inflicted...
Parker Bowles divorce (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Brigadier Parker Bowles and his wife have confirmed they are to divorce.The announcement turns the spotlight once again on Camilla Parker Bowles’ relationship with the Prince of Wales. Victoria Smith...
Row over privatised railways (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Victoria Smith reports on the political row that has broken out over the privatisation of the rail network and current plans for ticketing. John Swift rail regulator calls for a change to the current plans...