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3,214 results found for all records.
Tory leadership challenge (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Peter Murphy reports from Westminster on the outcome of the Conservative Party leadership challenge- Margaret Thatcher roundly saw off Anthony Meyer- and whether Thatcher will respond to concerns the...
New chairman for BR (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Michael O’Neill on the photo call at Euston Station with outgoing British Rail Chairman Sir Robert Basil Reid and new chairman Robert Paul Reid, which he attended, and the controversy over the high rise in...
Explosion at Hampshire pub now murder hunt (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Tim Jones reports on the fire at the Jolly Farmer pub in Hampshire that is now a murder inquiry after the chef, Clifford Howes, was found dead in the basement, and traces of petrol were found. Barman Richard...
Frank Field to force by-election (1989)
- Genre
- Press conference
Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock has for the moment averted a split in his party by agreeing to set up an investigation into the deselection of Birkenhead MP Frank Field. Field had threatened to force a...
Mother appeals from prison for missing son (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Rosy Kempston reports on the appeal by Georgina Wainright (excerpt heard) from her prison cell for help in finding her missing son Louis Costromin(?) who has a serious heart condition. Press conference with...
Allegations of Militant infiltration in the Wirral (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
In 2 parts, with a break in the recording. Elena Curti reports on Frank Field MP’s claims that Militants have infiltrated the Labour Party in the Wirral. Labour Party Director of Communications, Peter...
US invades Panama (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the US invasion of Panama, featuring parts of a news conference announcement by White House spokesman, Marlin Fitzwater. Male reporter not identified.
US invasion of Panama (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Washington correspondent Nick Peters reports on the US invasion of Panama: troops’ findings at President Manuel Noriegaâs house- implements of voodoo rituals and firearms (a US army spokesman...
Semtex and weapons discovered in West Wales (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Tim Knight reports on the discovery of a cache of semtex explosives and weapons in West Wales and the arrest of 2 Irish men. Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys police Ray White talks about the major joint...
Thatcher on US invasion of Panama (1989)
- Genre
- Press conference
UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher talks to press about the US invasion of Panama to remove dictator Manuel Noriega which was relayed to her in a phone call from US President George H. W. Bush. She supports...