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28,816 results found for all records.
RSC in financial trouble (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Camilla Affleck reports on the closure of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s two London theatres for four months to save £1.3million out of a deficit of £2.9million.The RSC’s artistic director...
Labour poll tax alternative (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
The chairman of the Conservative Party, Kenneth Baker, claims the Labour Party is running scared about giving out details of its alternative to the poll tax (community charge) with environment spokesman...
Byan Gould on Labour’s poll tax alternative (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Last night the Labour Party unveiled its plans to replace the poll tax (community charge) if they come to power. The precise mechanics of their idea, and how much it will cost to administer and for...
Peace officers scheme (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Superintendent Brian McDonnell, about introduction of uniformed community police (or peace) officers in Norfolk to give a higher police presence on the streets. Interviewer not identified. For...
Leona Helmsley on trial for tax evasion (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Woodley reports from New York on the trial of billionaire New York City hotel operator and real estate investor, Leona Helmsley, for tax evasion. Press interview with Leona Helmsley and lawyer, Alan...
Ron Todd on TGWU ballot rigging (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Tim Knight interviews Ron Todd, TGWU, on an investigation into suspected ballot rigging in the elections for its executive council.
Free elections in USSR (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Simon Bowden interviews Soviet television presenter, Dmitri Birukov, on the decision by the Central Committee of the Communist Party to allow free elections in the USSR. Broadcast on the Brian Widlake...
Sher Azam on Rushdie fatwa (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Bradford Council for Mosques president, Sher Azam, on a renewal of the fatwa from Iran against author Salman Rushdie over his Satanic Verses novel. Reporter not identified.
Del Shannon death (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary
Camilla Affleck reports on the death of rock and roll star Del Shannon at his home in California, he is believed to have shot himself. Interviews with Detective Patrick Hunter and DJ, Bruce Morrow.
Del Shannon death (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Interview with Detective Patrick Hunter on the death of rock star Del Shannon at his home in California, he is believed to have shot himself. Reporter not identified.