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Calls for Clockwork orange inquiry (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
There’s been a fresh appeal for an inquiry into claims that members of the security forces carried out a campaign of disinformation against politicians in the 1970s over Northern Ireland (the Colin...
Embryo research discussed in the House of Lords (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Embryo research is discussed in a House of Lords debate, they eventually voted to allow it for medical research. Lord (Peter) Rawlinson claims the practice is immoral, whilst Lord (David) Ennals, Lord...
Mafia godfather John Gotti acquitted again (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports from a New York court on the third acquittal in 4 years of alleged mafia godfather, John Gotti. Includes contributions by juror, Richard Silensky; defence lawyer, Bruce Cutler.
Debate on European immigration (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Des Fahy reports from Westminster on a late night debate on the European Community regulation that allows free movement for workers around the continent. Parliamentary speeches by Alistair Darling; Jonathan...
Nelson Mandela speech on his release from prison (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Reuter’s broadcast of speech by Nelson Mandela at a rally in Cape Town, South Africa, following his release from prison - his first public address for more than three decades. With strong reaction from his...
Clockwork Orange debate (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on a Parliamentary debate about an alleged right-wing smear campaign against British politicians in the 1970s, codenamed Clockwork Orange. The allegations were made by...
Margaret Thatcher speech on German reunification (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on a speech by UK Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher at a Downing Street dinner in honour of the Polish Prime Minister (poss. Tadeusz Mazowiecki), on the setting up of an international...
Drugs summit in Colombia (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Nick Peters reports from Cartagena, Colombia, on a drugs summit featuring the presidents of the USA, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. It was agreed to form an anti-drugs cartel in an attempt to put the cocaine...
George Bush on cocaine (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by US President George H.W. Bush, in Cartagena, Colombia, at a drugs summit featuring the presidents of Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.
Colombian drugs summit (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Nick Peters reports from Cartagena, Colombia, on the end of a drugs summit featuring the presidents of the USA, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. It was agreed to form an anti-drugs cartel in an attempt to put...