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Pornography protest at WH Smith (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Simon Israel reports on anti-pornography protesters invading a branch of WH Smith, and clearing out the top-shelf magazines. Clare Short MP who led the demonstration explains their campaign to get the...
Tube system to extend to Docklands (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Margaret Shiels reports on the go-ahead being given to a Jubilee Line Underground extension to the Docklands area, partly financed by developers. Includes interviews with Transport Secretary Cecil Parkinson...
Queen tells police escort to help at crash scene (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Julie Langtry-Langton reports on the Queen asking police officers escorting her on engagements in Leicestershire to stay and help the rescue operation at a serious crash she passed on the M1. Includes...
Extra security called for after IRA barracks blast (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Clive Myrie reports on a car bomb attack at Colchester barracks yesterday in which army sergeant Andrew Mudd lost both his legs. He is still fighting for his life whilst his wife is in a stable condition.The...
Mohammed Al Fayed buys medals and Olympic memorabilia (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Harrods chairman Mohammed Al Fayed has paid over £20,000 for medals and memorabilia worn by olympic athlete Harold Abrahams at an auction at Christies in London. Tim Abraham reports. Includes interviews...
Sport awards ceremony (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Tony Lockwood reports on the Panasonic Sports Personality of the Year awards at the Cafe Royal with the London Talkback team trophy going to Arsenal, overall winner was Nick Faldo. Includes interviews with...
Rock Aid Armenia record (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Rock musicians have launched a new single in aid of earthquake victims. Rock Aid Armenia aim to raise up to a million dollars with a remake of Deep Purple’s classic, Smoke on the Water. Shirley...
Douglas Hurd on Beirut hostage situation (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Nigel Dearing reports on a statement by new Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd (excerpt heard) on the Beirut hostages John McCarthy and Terry Waite after meeting with their relatives. The government is still not...
US concerns over Eastern Europe reform (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Nick Peters reports from Washington on concern over pace of political change in Eastern Europe and its effects on arms reduction talks and international relations. President George H.W. Bush may seek an...
Cruelty allegations over killing of cats and dogs for food in South Korea (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Simon Bowden reports for the Brian Widlake show on the campaign by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) against cruelty in the killing of cats and dogs for food in South Korea. Includes...