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Ford takeover bid for Jaguar (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
James Matthews reports on Ford’s takeover bid for Jaguar, after the government waived its golden share in the motor company. Includes views on the deal from Jaguar Chairman Sir John Egan and Neil Faulkner...
Peter Brooke says Sinn Fein talks possible (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Nigel Dearing reports on the reaction to remarks made in an interview by Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Brooke that talks with Sinn Fein, the political wing of the IRA, may be possible. Includes Brooke...
Channel Tunnel rail link postponed (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Nigel Dearing reports on British Rail’s decision to postpone its proposal for the high speed rail link with the Channel Tunnel, after the government made it clear it would not subsidise from public funds...
Channel Tunnel rail link postponed (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Vox pop
Nigel Dearing reports from Trafalgar Square on the demonstration in protest at the delay over the high speed rail link with the Channel Tunnel as the government has refused to subsidise an expensive but...
Government’s handling of the economy (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports on the opposition debate on the government’s handling of the economy and whether the UK should join the European EMS following Chancellor Nigel Lawson’s resignation. Includes Commons...
Allegations of insider share dealing by Cecil Parkinson (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Margaret Shiels reports on allegations of insider share dealing by Transport Secretary Cecil Parkinson. Includes economist Avinash Persaud on the potential repercussions on the money markets; a statement...
Royal tour of Indonesia by Prince and Princess of Wales (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell reports from the royal tour of Indonesia by Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, on the state banquet hosted by President Suharto in Jakarta. Includes extract from...
CIA aware of Lockerbie bomb (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Nick Peters reports from America on the leaking of a report alleging intelligence services including the CIA may have been aware a bomb had been planted on board Pan Am flight 103 at Frankfurt Airport-the...
Montage to promote new LBC Crown FM (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; News report; Phone-in; Special
A montage of representative pieces of the first week’s output of LBC Crown FM and material from later broadcasts, prepared for sales use, following LBC splitting into 2 services on 02/10/89. Includes Brian...
Poppy appeal launched by Prince Andrew (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
James Matthews reports on a call by Prince Andrew (Duke of York) for people to wear a poppy for the victims of terrorism as this year’s Remembrance Day appeal gets underway. The Royal British Legion is...