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Benny Hill dies (1992)
- Genre
- Obituary; Interview; News report
Stephanie West reports on the death of comedian Benny Hill at the age of sixty-seven. Includes archive interview with Hill and background music (sung by him?).
Benny Hill dies (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Stephanie West reports on the death of comedian Benny Hill at the age of sixty-seven. Includes archive interview with Hill and background music (sung by him?).
Betty Boothroyd elected House of Commons Speaker (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Des Fahy reports from Westminster on Betty Boothroyd being elected the new Speaker of the House of Commons today, the first woman in the job. Includes the bid speeches by candidates Boothroyd and Peter...
Benny Hill’s funeral (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Tribute
Nicky Broyd reports on the funeral of comedian Benny Hill in Southampton, with tributes from actor and friend Nicholas Parsons and Hill’s straight man Henry McGee. It is believed his fortune will be left...
Betty Boothroyd elected new Speaker (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the election of Betty Boothroyd as the new Speaker of the House of Commons, first woman in the job. With bid speeches from challenger Peter Brooke and Boothroyd; Boothroyd acceptance speech; Brooke...
Labour leadership contest (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
The Labour Party leadership contest has been described as a farce as the rules were changed resulting in Ken Livingstone and Bernie Grant being ruled out for lack of support. John Smith, Margaret Beckett and...
Appeal trial for convicted bomber Judith Ward (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Nicky Broyd reports on an application by the CPS to delay the appeal trial of Judith Ward - convicted of bombing an army coach on the M62 killing 12 people â being rejected. The appeal to begin next...
Frankie Howerd’s funeral (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Jane Soole reports on the funeral and burial of comedian Frankie Howerd at Weare church near his home in Cross, Somerset. Amongs those who attended the service were Cilla Black and her husband Bob Willis,...
LA race riots after Rodney King police acquitted (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Special; Speech
Nine clips following the acquittal of four white Los Angeles police officers accused of beating black motorist Rodney King. The incident resulted in riots, and the city declaring a state of emergency. 1....
Rodney King trial ends in acquittals (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Woodley reports on the end of the trial of 4 white police officers for beating up black motoist Rodney King in Los Angeles. The policemen were acquiitted to widespread incredulity leading to violent...