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Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Tribute; Vox pop
Report on the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at a political rally, and the possibility of violence in the country as elections are postponed. With comment from local journalist...
Vicious dogs import ban (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster for LBC Newstalk 97.3 on the Government’s decision to ban the import of dogs bred for fighting following the attack on 6-year-old girl Rukhsana Kahn and a man in...
Channel tunnel main tunnel breakthrough (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the breakthrough in the main tunnel of the Channel Tunnel. With comment from Chairman of Eurotunnel Sir Alastair Morton; and Transport Minister Roger Freeman. Male reporter not identified.
Rajiv Gandhi’s funeral (1991)
- Genre
- News report
Simon Israel reports on the funeral of assassinated former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in New Delhi. Chanting heard.
The 12 o’clock news from May (1991)
- Genre
- Advertisement; News bulletin; News report
The 12 o’clock IRN news with Howard Hughes. Topics are Helen Sharman the first Briton in space returning to earth- report by Sue Jameson from Moscow; peace talks in Northern Ireland; Phil Edwards reports...
Falklands hospital fire trial (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the trial and acquittal of self-confessed arsonist soldier Clive Shorters for setting fire to Port Stanley’s King Edward 7th hospital in the Falkland Islands which killed patients. Previous...
US to restore China’s MFN status (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Paul Woodley reports on US President George H W Bush announcing in a speech to Yale University that the US will resume China’s MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status. Includes Bush’s speech and comment from...
Addis Ababa taken by rebels (1991)
- Genre
- News report
Report back from Addis Ababa, Ethopia on rebels taking control of the city and the presidential palace being on fire. Female field reporter and male studio reporter not identified.
Transport policy battles (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Transport Secretary Malcolm Rifkind announcing the government’s new transport policy including the importance of utilising the rail service for carrying freight. Includes interviews with...
Prince Charles on schizophrenia (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on Prince Charles, Prince of Wales calling for help for schizophrenia sufferers in a speech to an unknown audience. Includes excerpt of speech; reaction from agony aunt Claire Rayner; speech by...