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Iraqi supergun seizure (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Customs Chief Investigations Officer Douglas Tweddle about the seizure in Middlesbrough of a weapon destined for Iraq although an arms embargo remains in place. The gun was confirmed as...
Tension as Israelis move into Christian Quarter of Jerusalem (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on violence and tension in Jerusalem during Holy Week as 150 Jewish Israelis move into the Christian Quarter, the first Jewish presence in the area for over 50 years. With comment from one of the...
LBC parent company sheds jobs (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Margaret Shiels interviews the Chairman of Crown Communications Group, Christopher Chataway, about staff redundancies following the group’s move to new offices in London’s West End. The group own radio...
USA calls for more research and fact on global warming (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on an environmental conference held by US President George H. W. Bush in Washington. He says more scientific research is needed before taking action while worldwide representatives feel cheated no...
Labour launches local election campaign (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the launch of the Labour Party’s campaign for local council elections with getting rid of poll tax (community charge) a priority for the party and where two Conservative Party MPs disrupted...
NUT members vote for strike action (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the National Union of Teachers vote in favour of industrial action at their conference in Bournemouth if teachers lose their jobs because of poll tax (community charge) capping, against advice of...
Calls for a minister for London (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on calls by leader of Westminster City Council Dame Shirley Porter for Government to create a new ministerial role specifically for London. Leader of the Labour Association of London Authorities...
Major Pat Reid on life in Colditz (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Major Pat Reid, a British prisoner of war held captive at Colditz Castle during the Second World War. The Imperial War Museum, London played host to the reunion of veterans with the Queen...
John Smith talks to US administration (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Nick Peters interviews shadow Chancellor John Smith about his meeting with the US administration and how he explained Labour Party economic policies to them. And on the changes in the way economies are...
Screening of embryos for genetic disorders (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the success of doctors at Hammersmith Hospital, London in being able for the first time to screen embryos for inherited genetic disorders before implanting them and the ethical issues around the...