Results
7,185 results found for all records.
George Bush wants rid of chemical weapons (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Nick Peters reports on a speech by US President George H W Bush at the UN which covered among other things a call for chemical weapon disarmament in the USA and USSR. The Soviets have reacted favourably....
Thatcher visits Japan (1989)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
UK PM Margaret Thatcher addresses the press at the end of a 4-day visit to Japan, her first in 3 years. She says it had been highly useful and valuable in improving relations and trade between the 2...
Britain to be prosecuted over drinking water standards (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
The European Community’s environment commissioner, Carlo Ripa Di Meana says Britain is being prosecuted over the poor quality of drinking water because the Government simply isn’t spending enough...
Neil Kinnock on environment (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Labour leader Neil Kinnock addressing members of Britain’s biggest local authorities on the need for more action on the environment and pollution, criticises Government policy. From BRMB Radio.
Green Party conference starts (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on the start of the Green Party conference in Wolverhampton. The event has taken on an increased significance following the party’s dramatic showing at the European elections in 06/89...
Bob Hawke speech on Tiananmen Square deaths (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, at a memorial service following the student deaths in Tiananmen Square, Peking (now called Beijing) China (09/06/89). In two parts.
F. W. de Klerk’s inaugural speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
David O’Sullivan reports on the inaugural speech of South Africa’s new state president, F. W. de Klerk, following his swearing-in ceremony in Pretoria (20/09/89). In his first address to the nation as...
BR Intercity 225s enter service (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Rodney Bennett reports on British Rail’s new generation of Intercity 225 electric trains which are due to enter service on 25/09/89 on the London to Leeds route. Includes announcement of speed by BR guard...
SDP conference (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the 1989 SDP conference in Scarborough. Includes speeches by Dr David Owen; John Grant; Dr Phyllis Gof(?), who explains the pronunciation of her Cornish surname.
Funeral of policeman, Raymond Codling (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Marianne Wisby(?) reports from Manchester on the funeral of Manchester police inspector, Raymond Codling, killed by a lone gunmen in a chance encounter at a motorway service station. Includes speeches at the...