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  • Margaret Thatcher will resign (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference; News bulletin

    London Talkback Radio news bulletin read by Ruth Hill announcing Margaret Thatcher is to resign. With reports from IRN political editor Peter Murphy; IRN’s Nicky Broyd from Downing Street; Michael...

  • John Major new prime minister (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference; Election coverage; News bulletin

    London Talkback radio 8’o clock news bulletin read by Annie Webster announcing John Major as the new Prime Minister following a close ballot and Douglas Hurd and Michael Heseltine deciding to withdraw....

  • John Major takes up office as Prime Minister (1990)

    Genre
    Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech

    Midday news with Catherine Kelly, who announces that John Major is the new Prime Minister following his meeting with the Queen. Includes John Major making a short speech about his vision for the future;...

  • Channel Tunnel breaks through (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; News bulletin

    News bulletin read by Howard Hughes focusing on the break through in the service tunnel of the Channel Tunnel meaning the UK and France are now linked. Includes report by Sue Flipping from the site near...

  • Radio phone-in interrupted by Thatcher resignation (1990)

    Genre
    News bulletin; Phone-in; Special

    A Pete Murray Programme phone-in discussion relating to the Conservative Government and its campaigning is interrupted by the announcement of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s resignation. Female caller...

  • Tony Bennett and Mark Smith (1990)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Interview; Music; News bulletin; Phone-in; Trailer

    Tony Bennett, veteran singer, on his life and music; his new album and his appearance at the Royal Albert Hall. We also hear music from his new album and he takes calls from the public. Speaking to Mark...

  • Lloyd Cole life and times (1990)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Interview; Music; News bulletin; Trailer

    Mark Smith interviews singer-songwriter, Lloyd Cole, about his life and times, music and his new album. Includes excerpts of Cole’s music and from Lloyd Cole and the Commotions; advertisements; trailers...

  • Baroness Warnock on human fertilisation bill (1990)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in

    Brian Hayes interviews Baroness Warnock about issues around the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Bill which implements the recommendations of the 1984 Warnock Report including infertility, embryo selection and...

  • Brian Hayes final programme (1990)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Discussion; News bulletin; Phone-in

    Second hour of Brian Hayes’ final LBC programme (29/06/90). Includes various comments about his sacking from the station. Includes discussion of topical issues with Anthony Hawser, Reject Shop and Alex...

  • World outlook (1990)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Discussion; Interview; News bulletin; Special; Speech

    Sue Ingle(?) presents World Outlook, on the latest advances and topical issues in science and the environment. Looks at global warming; phytoplankton; environmental issues in South Africa; new strain of HIV...