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Explosion at former home of Lord McAlpine (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on an explosion at the former home of Lord McAlpine (Alistair McAlpine), West Green House near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Chief Superintendent Alan Wheeler says he believes the IRA is to blame, and...
Former Strangeways inmate describes riot (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
During a riot at Strangeways Prison, a prison officer was attacked and knocked out. Prisoner Dennis Binks helped the officer, Brian McCormick(?), to safety and here describes the actions of other prison...
Defence Secretary outlines Britain’s defence plans with Europe (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Britain’s stance on defence within NATO. Defence Secretary, Tom King was invited to speak at the French Parliament on the British view of defence. Tim Marshall reports.
Irish Prime Minister on Anglo-Irish security (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Irish Prime Minister, Charles Haughey, in which he condemns the latest round of IRA killings in Britain and on the continent. He describes his recent meeting with UK Prime Minister, Margaret...
Romanian liberal on possibility of civil war (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Advertisement
Yolanda Stranescu, UK representative of the Romanian National Liberal Party, discusses the possibility of a full-scale civil war in Romania. Male interviewer not identified. Break in recording. Interview...
New York radio festival success for LBC (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Woodley reports from New York on British independent radio’s success at the international radio festival. Festival director Sandy Mandelberger discusses the festival and the English contribution,...
Celebrities react to Queen’s birthday honours (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Iain Ramage reports on the Queen’s birthday honours, including the knighthood warded to DJ and entertainer Jimmy Savile. Savile claims it was a shock, but also a great honour for him, his family and his...
Tracy Edwards on receiving the MBE (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Yacht skipper Tracy Edwards gives her reaction on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Edwards is the skipper of Maiden, the first yacht with an all-woman crew to complete the...
Unrest in Romania (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
In the Romanian capital of Bucharest, miners who rampaged through the streets in support of the Government have been leaving the city. President Ion Iliescu has paid tribute to them for their support...
Lynda Chalker on UK aid for Iranian earthquake victims (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Overseas Minister Lynda Chalker on the situation in Iran following the earthquake; disaster relief being provided by the UK government; and reacts to Labour’s Ann Clywd’s claim they have not acted fast...