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  • Protests in Jordan against Palestinian killings (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Vox pop

    Andy Stenton reports from Amman, Jordan, on protests against the killing of nineteen Palestinians in Jerusalem by Israeli security forces (08/10/90). Interview with organiser, Kadeja(?) Abu Ali.

  • Desert Shield Network (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Special

    Phil Edwards reports on American forces radio in the Gulf, following the deployment of US troops in Saudi Arabia in reaction to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Includes recording of first broadcast. Includes...

  • European finance leaders’ meeting (1990)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    John Fraser reports from Luxembourg, on a meeting of European finance ministers, the first since Britain joined the ERM. Includes interviews with UK Chancellor, John Major; Christopher Prout, MEP; Jacques...

  • Kenneth Baker on ERM (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Conservative Party Chairman, Kenneth Baker, on the eve of the Party conference in Bournemouth, rejecting suggestions that Britain’s entry into the exchange rate mechanism will mean an early...

  • Shots fired at Iraqi ships (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with UK Defence Secretary, Tom King, on the attempts of Iraqi ships to breach the UN trade embargo imposed against Iraq. Warning shots were fired by allied forces at the vessels. Female interviewer...

  • John Major on ERM (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with UK Chancellor, John Major, on the Government’s decision to enter Britain into Europe’s exchange rate mechanism (ERM). Male interviewer not identified.

  • UK to join ERM (1990)

    Genre
    Interview; News bulletin; Press conference

    News bulletin read by Ruth Hill, on the Government’s decision to enter Britain into Europe’s exchange rate mechanism (ERM). Includes statements by Chancellor, John Major; Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.

  • John Lennon 50th birthday tributes (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Vox pop

    Giles Latcham reports from Liverpool, as tributes are paid to musician and songwriter, John Lennon, on the day of his fiftieth birthday. Includes interview with Father Tom McKenzie; Charlie Lennon, uncle.

  • Edward Heath to visit Iraq (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Joanna Copley of the Gulf Support Group, on the visit to Baghdad of former UK Prime Minister Ted Heath, for talks with Saddam Hussein, in an effort to secure the release of hostages held in...

  • Edward Heath to visit Iraq (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with former UK Prime Minister, Edward Heath, on his visit to Baghdad for talks with Saddam Hussein, in an effort to secure the release of hostages held in Iraq. Male interviewer not identified.