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  • Lambeth Council fraud allegations (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Peter Deeley on the report by the Chief Executive of Lambeth Council alleging a £10million fraud scandal involving senior council officers and outside sub-contractors. Includes interview with Conservative...

  • Murderer Denis Nilsen interview to be shown on television (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Angela Rippon on her Drivetime show on the final Home Office court challenge to the ruling Central Television can screen an interview between psychologist Paul Britton and convicted serial killer Denis...

  • Political response to the cut in interest rates (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate

    Political correspondent Kevin Murphy reports on the one percent cut in interest rates to boost business confidence and economic recovery and no one telling Michael Heseltine. Includes reaction from Prime...

  • John Major starts libel action (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Julie Sedgwick reports that Prime Minister John Major has issued libel writs against the New Stateman and Scallywag magazines over allegations about his private life. Includes brief statement by Major who is...

  • Plans to allow homosexuals to serve in US military (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Interview

    Paul Woodley reports on President Bill Clinton’s plan to lift the ban on homosexuals serving in the US military and the compromise he has reached with opponents by doing a six month review. Includes...

  • Pit closures inquiry (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate

    Political correspondent Kevin Murphy reports on the Trade and Industry Select Committee inquiry into the government’s coal mine closure programme which is expected to recommend half or more of the 31 pits...

  • Adriatic arrival of the Ark Royal (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    George Matheson reports from the aircraft carrier Ark Royal on its arrival in the Adriatic, with the ship’s company awaiting orders either to reinforce the British troops delivering humanitarian aid in...

  • Harrods bomb attack (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Vox pop

    Nicky Broyd reports on the bomb attack on Harrods believed to be the work of the IRA, by the main entrance on Brompton Road shortly before the store opened to customers, causing minor injuries to only two...

  • New Statesman parties amid allegations over Major’s private life (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Political correspondent Kevin Murphy reports on the party at the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the eightieth birthday of New Statesman, ironically after Prime Minister John Major and caterer Clare...

  • Celebrity battle to save music venue The Town and Country Club (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Stephanie West reports from a celebrity packed demonstration, part of the battle to save rock venue The Town and Country Club in North London, threatened with closure when its lease runs out. Includes...