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Cairo hotel burns down, killing 16 (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a fire in a luxury hotel in Cairo in which three Britons have been killed. James Sharp, a British Embassy official, describes the tragedy; hotel guest and survivor, Mrs Frances Beebee(?) gives her...
Anti-poll tax demonstration in Swindon (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Speech; Special
Report on public reaction to the Government’s poll tax plans, from the scene of a local government meeting in Swindon. Council leader Tony Hussey criticises Environment Secretary, Chris Patten; an angry,...
Soviets admit to Katyn massacre (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Havovi Todd reports on the reaction of Polish nationals living in Britain, to an admission by the Soviet Union, that they carried out the massacre of fifteen thousand Polish officers during the Second World...
Nelson Mandela visits UK (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Phil Edwards reports on the visit of the ANC deputy leader, Nelson Mandela, to Britain, his first for three decades following his release from prison in South Africa. The highlight of the trip was a reunion...
Strangeways Prison siege (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
James Matthews reports on Day Thirteen of a siege at Strangeways Prison, Manchester. Two prisoners surrended after relatives were allowed inside the jail but the alleged ringleader, Paul Taylor, refused to...
Strangeways Prison siege (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Tanya Shields reports on a siege at Strangeways Prison, Manchester. The alleged ringleader of the riot, Paul Taylor, says he will give himself up in the next few days. He has also repeated (through his...
Strangeways Prison siege (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
James Matthews reports from Strangeways Prison, Manchester, on attempts of Home Office negotiators to end the siege at the jail. Interview with Barry Cuttle, Home Office; John Balham, solicitor for alleged...
Nelson Mandela concert (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Music
Clive Myrie reports on the appearance of ANC deputy leader, Nelson Mandela, at a tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, London. Includes excerpts from his speech. Interviews with Jim Kerr, Simple Minds; Peter...
Tottenham Three appeal (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Simon Bowden reports on the appeal of the families of the Tottenham Three - Winston Silcott, Mark Braithwaite, Engin Raghip - who were convicted in 03/87 for the murder of Police Constable Keith Blakelock on...
Victims at Work conference (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
James Bays reports on a speech by Princess Anne to an audience of businessmen at a Victim Support Conference at the Commonwealth Institute in London, telling employers to do more to make sure their staff...