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Toy story (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Tom Hanks’ new movie has had its British premiere. Toy Story is the first entirely computer-generated animated film. Charlie Stayt reports. Contributions from Tom Hanks and director John Lasseter.
Banning British beef (1996)
- Genre
- News report
A meeting in Brussels tommorrow may lead to a Europe-wide ban on British beef. Europe correspondent John Fraser told News 97.3 that he wouldn’t be surprised to see European countries pulling together...
John Pratt on BSE (1996)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
John Pratt of the Meat and Livestock Commission, on the feeding of reconstituted animal products to cattle, the removal of potentially affected tissues after slaughter, and the restoring of public...
INLA declares end to ceasefire (1996)
- Genre
- News report
The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) has declared an end to its ceasefire. The organisation, which broke away from the IRA 25 years ago, has issued a statement, saying: We cannot look on idly as the...
Report on BSE measures (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Malcolm Brown wrap. The experts advising the Government about the BSE crisis spent the weekend in conference at Sunningdale in Berkshire. The scientists’ recommendations are being passed on to ministers...
Parliament debates BSE (1996)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
There have now been four emergency statements on the BSE crisis since last Wednesday. Parliamentary correspondent Robert Allen reports. Michael Stephen complains of a nanny state; Health Secretary Stephen...
Asbestos in council flats (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
An independent report has accused several leading Conservatives on Westminster City Council of placing council tenants at risk in flats contaminated with asbestos dust. The Barrett Report published today...
Oscars review (1996)
- Genre
- Drama; News report; Speech
A review of the Oscars ceremony and British successes. Charlie Stayt reports on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. Includes award announcements and acceptance speeches by Nick Park (excerpt from...
Mad cow disease hits the country (1996)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
As BSE affects the livestock of the country, at Prime Minister’s Question Time, Labour Party leader Tony Blair attacks Prime Minister John Major over the handling of the situation, he then responds. Robert...
Europe bans British beef (1996)
- Genre
- News report
The European Union are refusing to budge on their worldwide ban on the British beef trade as BSE has hit the country. Chief European correspondent John Fraser explains the implications of the ban which is...