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Judge Thomas hearings take testimony (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports from the United States on lengthy hearings before the US Senate’s Judiciary Committee. The senators are trying to discover the truth about allegations of sexually offensive behaviour...
Conservative conference - Major keynote address (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell reports from Blackpool at the end of the Conservative Party conference where John Major has delivered his first keynote speech as party leader, making clear his vision of the party, of...
Conservative conference - Look back at main events (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Ceri Thomas reports from Blackpool at the end of the Conservative Party conference where John Major has delivered his maiden speech as leader and Prime Minister. He reviews the main events during the week....
Conservative conference - Major keynote address (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell reports from Blackpool at the end of the Conservative Party conference where John Major has delivered his first keynote speech as leader and Prime Minister, making clear his vision of the...
Reduction in armed forces (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on the Government surviving a backbench revolt over plans to reduce Britain’s armed forces by a quarter. Includes Commons speeches by Defence Minister, Archie Hamilton;...
Judge Thomas appointed to US Supreme Court (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Judge Clarence Thomas has been appointed to the US Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment by former colleague Anita Hill. Report by Paul Woodley includes audio of Thomas and Hill;...
Health trusts plans defended (1991)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Government defending its policy introducing Health Trusts. With debate in the House of Commons, speeches from Health Secretary Willie Waldegrave; shadow Health Secretary Robin Cook; Liberal...
Penny Bell murder inquest (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
An inquest into the murder of Penny Bell opens today. Her body was found in her car in Greenford, London. Report by Mark Phillips includes comment from one of the last people to see her alive - builder Don...
23 shot dead in Texas (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on the shooting dead of 23 people at Luby’s restaurant in Killeen, Texas by George Hennard who crashed his truck through the window before shooting diners and then himself. Includes Jackie...
ITC awards ITV licenses (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the ITC announcing which franchises have been awarded ITV broadcasting licenses. Thames Television lost to Carlton TV, reaction from Carlton’s Nigel Walmsley and unnamed female Thames employee....