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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.
Nelson Mandela addresses Europe in Strasbourg (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on African National Congress deputy leader, Nelson Mandela’s speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in which he urged Europe to continue sanctions against South Africa, and blamed popular...
High-speed Channel Tunnel link scrapped (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report by Kevin Murphy on the Government’s scrapping of plans to build a new high-speed rail link from the Channel Tunnel to London. Labour leader Neil Kinnock criticises the decision. Margaret Thatcher...
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...
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...
Campaign against wrongful convictions (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Clayre Gribben reports on the campaign for the release of the Birmingham Six and Tottenham Three following revelations of police corruption and the release of the Guildford Four. Interviews with Breda Power,...
New measures against press excesses (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on reaction in the Commons to new measures to curb press excesses proposed by a government committee. Speeches by Home Secretary David Waddington; Roy Hattersley on freedom of the press...
Bernadette Plc, the new musical (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Mark Phillips reports, from the rehearsals, on the new musical Bernadette, backed by 2000 small investors. Natalie Wright talks about being the lead at 16; producer Willie Fonfay(?) on possible outcomes for...