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Ian Charleson dies (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
The theatre world is mourning the death of Chariots of Fire actor Ian Charleson, who died at the age of forty, after losing his battle against AIDS. Clayre Gribben looks back at his life and career. Actor...
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.
Del Shannon death (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Interview with Detective Patrick Hunter on the death of rock star Del Shannon at his home in California, he is believed to have shot himself. Reporter not identified.
Del Shannon death (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Interview with broadcaster, Paul Gambaccini, on the death of rock star Del Shannon at his home in California, he is beleived to have shot himself. Reporter not identified.
Nelson Mandela obituary (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary; Speech
Nici Marx reports on the life and times of ANC leader, Nelson Mandela. Includes archive recordings of Oliver Tambo; Winnie Mandela; recording of 70th birthday tribute in London with speech by Richard...
Death of Greta Garbo (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Paul Woodley reports on the death of Hollywood actress, Greta Garbo, in New York. Includes interviews with Radie Harris, showbusiness reporter; Barbara Barondess MacLean, actor; James Stewart, actor; Andrew...
Tributes to Cardinal Tomas O Fiaich (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Obituary
Prayers are being said in Armagh Cathedral and Catholic churches across Ireland today for Cardinal Thomas O Fiaich, leader of Ireland’s Catholics, who died of a heart attack. The 66-year-old Primate of all...
Death of Sammy Davis, Jr. (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Sammy Davis, Jr. - singer, dancer, actor and member of the so-called Rat Pack - has died of throat cancer. Andy Stenton looks back at his life and career. Includes archive interview clips with Davis on...
Death of Max Wall (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary
Comedian Max Wall died this morning in Westminster Hospital, apparently after falling as he left a restaurant. It is believed he suffered a fractured skull and did not regain consciousness. He was...
Memorial service for Jim Henson (1990)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Obituary; Vox pop
Thousands of mourners in New York have been paying their respects to Jim Henson, the man who created the Muppets and Sesame Street. They flocked to a New York cathedral to remember and pay tribute to Henson,...