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London Underground privatisation (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on possible plans to privatise London’s tube network, as reported in the Evening Standard newspaper which were quashed by London’s Transport Minister Steve Norris in the House of Commons (speech...
Tank invades City of London (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a tank being driven into the City of London by businessman John Gladden and stopped outside the Central Criminal Court in protest against Croydon Council over a planning dispute. Interview with...
Hubble repairs underway (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Report on repair work being done on the Hubble Space Telescope. Endeavour Shuttle Commander, Colonel Richard Covey speaks to Mission Control via radio link. Astronaut, Geoffrey Hoffman speaks from his space...
George Mackay on new plans for quick divorces (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on new Government plans to allow quick, no-fault divorces. Lord Chancellor, Lord Mackay (James Mackay) is interviewed on the proposals in his Green Paper, and issues such as easy divorce and what...
Former Russian premier visits Aberdeen (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the visit to Aberdeen by Mikhail Gorbachev, where he received the Freedom of the City. Includes an excerpt from the ceremony, including Lord Provost, Jim Wyness, and comment from an unidentified...
Child Support Agency payments increase (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the payment plans of the Child Support Agency. Labour MP, Frank Field says any unfairness must be eradicated if the system is to work, as some parents are paying whilst some are being missed....
Christmas drink driving campaign launched (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Advertisement
Report on the Government’s Christmas drink driving campaign. Roads Minister, Robert Key discusses the new campaign and its message and asks drivers to think about the family unit. He also comments on last...
VAT on fuel bills - House of Commons debate (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on angry exchanges between Prime Minister, John Major and Labour leader John Smith in the House of Commons. The clashes were over VAT on domestic fuel bills, and both parties have their say. Labour...
Wanstead clashes during road construction (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
David Kermode reports from Wanstead, east London, after clashes started when protesters tried to stop contractors moving in to clear trees on the route for a new road. Local resident Phillip Wade speaks in...
Mikhail Gorbachev takes part in Question Time (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Music; Speech; Poetry
Report on the visit of former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev to London, where he took part in a special edition of Question Time at Westminster Central Hall. Former Speaker of the House, Lord (Bernard)...