Results
3,214 results found for all records.
Commonwealth games positive drugs tests (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press conference by Peter Tapsell, New Zealand’s Minister for Sport, on the impact of positive drugs tests on the Commonwealth games in Auckland and the success of the games so far. For Update programme.
Andrew Neil wins libel case (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Havovi Todd reports on the outcome of the libel case between Sunday Times editor Andrew Neil and former Sunday Telegraph editor Peregrine Worsthorne over stories about Neil’s relationship with callgirl and...
Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Chairman of Lonrho, Edward du Cann and spokesman for the Al Fayed’s, Michael Cole, talk about allegations that Mohamed Al Fayed and brothers have misrepresented their origins, wealth, business interests...
Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Margaret Shiels reports on reaction to a Department of Trade report on Mohamed Al Fayed and brothers bid for takeover of the House of Fraser 5 years ago which said they misrepresented their origins, wealth,...
Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate; Press conference; Speech
Clayre Gribben analyses the findings of a Department of Trade report claiming Mohamed Al Fayed and brothers had lied when taking over the House of Fraser group 5 years ago. Speaking in the Commons are:...
Libyan chemical weapons threat (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Nick Peters reports on intelligence findings that Libya has been making chemical weapons at a factory in Rabta and on reaction to the findings. Speakers are Joseph Churber(?) of the International Security...
Farzad Bazoft and Daphne Parish face death penalty in Iraq (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Peter Plisner reports on the news that British nurse Daphne Parish and Observer reporter Farzad Bazoft have been given the death sentence for spying in Iraq. With comment from junior minister William...
Margaret Thatcher condemns Militant poll tax demonstration (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Speaking to reporters in Glasgow, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher condemns the Militant demonstration against the poll tax. Although she agrees there is reason for some people to be upset at the level of...
Pavarotti press conference in Covent Garden (1990)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Press conference
After five years away from the stage, and after two dreadful runs at Covent Garden, tenor Luciano Pavarotti returns to perform the opera, L’Elisir D’Amore. A press conference was held outside the Savoy...
Nelson Mandela visits Sweden (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
James Bays reports on Nelson Mandela’s first tour outside of Africa since his release from prison. He visited and here pays tribute to his friend and former ANC leader Oliver Tambo, who is recovering from...