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Parliament’s reaction to Maastricht talks (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Peter Russell reports from Westminster on Parliament’s reaction to the Maastricht Treaty talks with the Conservative Party claiming a victory on the discussions and opposition disagreement on the UK opting...
Mikhail Gorbachev’s reign (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Special
Report following the break up of the Soviet Union on the reign of its President Mikhail Gorbachev who influenced world history through his reforms of glasnost and perestroika and disarmament. Includes...
Brent Cross terrorist attack (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on 3 explosions in department stores at Brent Cross shopping centre and the disruption caused to shoppers and retailers and concerns over security. With comment from Centre Director John Bremner;...
Inflation rate rise (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the rising inflation rate. With comment on the rise and Labour calls for a general election from Treasury Secretary David Mellor; Labour Treasury spokesperson Margaret Beckett. Male reporter not...
Dolphin sex act case (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the court case against Alan Cooper who was accused of fondling a dolphin, called Freddy, in Amble Harbour, Northumberland and the controversy surrounding the main witness’s relationship with the...
Heseltine on the future of London (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Mark Phillips reports from Westminster on Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine’s speech The Future of London (with excerpts) where he had little new to say. On London needing to keep its competitive...
Blackpool pleasure beach fire (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on a fire at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, no one was injured but some rides were badly damaged. Follows a previous IRA attack on the town, its not clear if this is is also an IRA attack. With comment...
Hogmanay in Glasgow (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Music; Speech; Interview
Richard Gordon reports from Glasgow, the 1990 European City of Culture, as the traditional Scottish celebration of Hogmanay gets underway. A loudhailer rings in the New Year of 1991. Also, an interview with...
New Year celebrations in London (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on New Year celebrations from Trafalgar Square, London. Speakers are police Chief Superintendent Trevor Spice; street seller Julius Sparder(?); Assistant Chief Officer St John Ambulance Hugh Chambers;...
Funeral of Fergal Caraher (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the funeral of 20-year-old Fergal Caraher killed at an army check point in Cullyhannah, South Armagh. Speakers are Father Michael Toner and Father Kevin Moran. Julian O’Neill reports. Originally...