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Million pound thief caught and arrested (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Florida Phil - or Phil Wells, a former security guard who stole nearly a million pounds from Heathrow Airport. Wells’ cousin Tony Maskell describes how the family were stunned when they heard the...
Gunman opens fire on New York subway (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Press conference
Report on a New York subway train on which a gunman opened fire on passengers for no apparent reason. Witnesses describe what happened. Police spokesman Mel Kenny says the police will not release any...
Jubilee Line extension (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the new Jubilee Line extension in London. Prime Minister John Major speaks from the site, and outlines the advantages of the new line. Chairman of London Transport, Sir Wilfrid Newton explains how...
House of Commons votes for Sunday opening (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the vote to reform the Sunday trading laws. Michael Schluter, Director of the Keep Sunday Special campaign, comments on the decision to relax the laws, and expresses his dismay. The Shopping Hours...
Iraqi prisoners released (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the release of Paul Ride, Michael Wainwright and Simon Dunn from an Iraqi prison after they entered Iraq illegally. The men comment on the visit of former Prime Minister, Edward Heath, who met with...
Channel Tunnel construction complete (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the completion of the Channel Tunnel. Speakers are Neville Simms, for the constructors; Eurotunnel’s Chief Executive, Alastair Morton. Stuart Thomas reports from Folkstone.
Mother of James Bulger gives birth to baby boy (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, who has given birth to a baby boy, Michael James Bulger. Speaking are family solicitor Sean Sexton; members of the public; Detective Superintendent...
Remand centre massively underfunded (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Kimber reports on conditions at Feltham remand centre after four inmates committed suicide in the last seven months. Judge Stephen Tumim, Chief Inspector of Prisons, claims the institution is not being...
Brussels trade summit review (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from the Brussels summit, during which Prime Minister John Major discusses the possibility of a peace settlement between him and Irish Prime Minister, Albert Reynolds. Des Fahy reports from Brussels.
European leaders meet for Brussels summit (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from the GATT trade talks in Brussels. John Major comments on proposals for a trans-European roadway, and opposes proposals that Brussels should fund the project itself. The summit also discusses...