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Embryo research discussed in the House of Lords (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Embryo research is discussed in a House of Lords debate, they eventually voted to allow it for medical research. Lord (Peter) Rawlinson claims the practice is immoral, whilst Lord (David) Ennals, Lord...
RSC in financial trouble (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Camilla Affleck reports on the closure of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s two London theatres for four months to save £1.3million out of a deficit of £2.9million.The RSC’s artistic director...
Mafia godfather John Gotti acquitted again (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports from a New York court on the third acquittal in 4 years of alleged mafia godfather, John Gotti. Includes contributions by juror, Richard Silensky; defence lawyer, Bruce Cutler.
Leona Helmsley on trial for tax evasion (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Woodley reports from New York on the trial of billionaire New York City hotel operator and real estate investor, Leona Helmsley, for tax evasion. Press interview with Leona Helmsley and lawyer, Alan...
Salman Rushdie fatwa renewed (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Mike Theodoulou reports from Nicosia, Cyprus, on a renewal of the fatwa from Iran against author Salman Rushdie over his Satanic Verses novel by the new Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a possible resulting...
Del Shannon death (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary
Camilla Affleck reports on the death of rock and roll star Del Shannon at his home in California, he is believed to have shot himself. Interviews with Detective Patrick Hunter and DJ, Bruce Morrow.
General Noriega trial (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Nick Peters reports from Miami, Florida, on the trial of deposed Panamanian dictator, General Manuel Noriega. Includes interviews with David Lewis, attorney; Richard Sharpstein, attorney; Senator John Kerry.
Terror attack warning for airports (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Nigel Dearing reports on possible delays for air travellers around the world due to increased security following a warning from America of a possible terrorist attack on the eleventh anniversary of the...
Debate on European immigration (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Des Fahy reports from Westminster on a late night debate on the European Community regulation that allows free movement for workers around the continent. Parliamentary speeches by Alistair Darling; Jonathan...
Waddington in Washington to look at drugs inititiatives (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Nick Peters reports on a visit by the UK Home Secretary, David Waddington, to Washington DC to investigate US police anti-drugs initiatives. Includes police briefing officer talking to Home Secretary; busts...