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Vietnamese flee to Hong Kong (1991)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Rowley of IRN’s political staff reports on the so-called Vietnamese boat people who are arriving in Hong Kong. Hong Kong regards them as illegal immigrants, and new arrivals are to be deported under...
Bush and Gorbachev at Madrid Peace Conference (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Speaking at the opening of the Middle East peace conference in Madrid, US President George Bush says that deep-rooted hatreds must be buried for the sake of peace. Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev,...
Celebrities attend Bernie Winters benefit (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Tribute
Charlie Stayt reports from last night’s benefit concert at the London Palladium for the late comedian Bernie Winters. Comedian Bob Monkhouse talks about the event and the money raised for cancer research....
British Telecom boss criticised for wage increase (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Iain Vallance, British Telecom Chairman, defends his 1200 pound a week pay rise. Labour Treasury spokesman Chris Smith calls the rise disgusting, and compares it to that of ordinary BT workers, a comparison...
John Major calls for more women in top jobs (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Prime Minister, John Major has called attention to the need for the recruitment of women to senior posts in the public services. Des Fahy reports.
20th anniversary of UK vote to join EEC (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
20 years since Westminster voted to join the EEC, MPs past and present gathered last night at a special dinner at the St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster. Ted Heath, the chief protagonist, comments on the...
Queen opens new bridge at Dartford (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Music
The Queen has officially opened the new Queen Elizabeth II Bridge across the lower Thames at Dartford. She talks humorously about the benefits of the new road bridge. A brass band plays in the background....
Queen unveils new M25 bridge (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Karen Mills and an unidentified male reporter on the Queen’s opening of the new privately funded Queen Elizabeth II bridge in London to get around the Dartford Tunnel. With fanfares; singing of national...
Queen opens Parliament (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
2 linked clips on the opening of Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, the last session before a general election. 1. Des Fahy reports on the areas covered in the Queen’s speech that will be made into new...
Optimistic Mansion House speech by Lamont (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Deputy financial editor Robin Amlot reports for LBC Newstalk on the upbeat speech at the Lord Mayors banquet at the Mansion House by Norman Lamont, his first as Chancellor. In his speech he claims confidence...