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Satellite TV networks merger (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
As British Satellite Broadcasting and Sky Television plan a merger of satellite TV networks, John Allen reports on how BSB has been fraught with problems since its beginnings. Includes actuality of Sky TV...
Prince Charles visits holistic medical centre (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Nicky Broyd reports on Prince Charles’ visit to a unique health centre, the Marylebone Health Centre Trust in London, in a church crypt, where the NHS works alongside complementary medicine. The Prince...
Electricity privatisation (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Energy Secretary John Wakeham speaks to Dale Faulken about electricity privatisation. On the share prices; why nuclear energy is not being privatised; and whether Deputy PM Geoffrey Howe’s resignation will...
Channel Tunnel breaks through (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Sue Flipping reports from the Channel Tunnel construction site (some background noise) after a small probe driven from the British side finally met up with the French boring machines. Speaks to TML...
Iraq hostages footage shows holiday camp atmosphere (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Recent pictures from Iraq showed some American and British hostages held after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, being detained in a holiday camp atmosphere. But Britain’s Ambassador in Baghdad, Harold...
Preparations for war in Gulf continue despite diplomatic efforts (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
The USA has asked the UN Secretary General for help in securing the release of Western hostages held following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. But as defence correspondent Paul Maurice now reports,...
Kenneth Clarke on becoming Education Secretary (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Kenneth Clarke on his new post of Education Secretary following a cabinet re-shuffle by Margaret Thatcher after the surprise resignation of Deputy PM Geoffrey Howe. Denies remarks by Labour’s Jack Straw...
William Waldegrave on becoming Health Minister (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
William Waldegrave on his new post of Health Secretary following a cabinet re-shuffle by Margaret Thatcher after the surprise resignation of Deputy PM Geoffrey Howe. On taking over from Kenneth Clarke and...
John MacGregor on becoming Leader of the House of Commons (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
John MacGregor on his new post as Leader of the House of Commons following a cabinet re-shuffle by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after the surprise resignation of Deputy PM Geoffrey Howe. On leaving his...
Barry Johnson receives George Cross (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Army Warrant Officer Barry Johnson speaks to Paul Maurice after receiving the George Cross about the bombs he disarmed at a hospital in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; why he chose to work by hand; what...