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Margaret Thatcher on European monetary union (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher addresses an audience (poss. the House of Commons) on European monetary and economic union and political union.
Freed Winchester Three extradited to Ireland (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Simon Israel reports on the repeal of the convictions of three Irish people (dubbed the Winchester Three) serving sentences for conspiracy to murder former Northern Ireland Secretary, Tom King. Includes...
Margaret Thatcher on common defence policy (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, speaking at a summit press conference at Dublin Castle, on the possibility of having a common defence policy across Europe. Thatcher refers to French President, Francois...
Margaret Thatcher on European political unification (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Plisner reports on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s speech at a meeting of European Community leaders in Dublin, concerning her policy on political unification in Europe. Thatcher also humorously...
Conservatives win backbench revolt over national dog register (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
The Government has narrowly survived a House of Commons backbench revolt which would have forced it to introduce a compulsory nationwide dog register. The scheme was rejected by just twelve votes after fifty...
CBI 25th anniversary speeches by Prince Philip and Enrique Baron Crespo (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
James Matthews reports on the 25th anniversary conference of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), where Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Senor Enrique Baron Crespo, President of the European...
Mayor of Washington charged and steps down (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Washington correspondent Nick Peters reports on Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, who is currently on trial on drugs and perjury charges having been addicted to alcohol and cocaine. Barry will not be...
Prince Charles highlights threats to Georgian architecture in London (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales makes a speech at the Guildhall, London, regarding the demolition of Georgian era terraces in central London.
50th anniversary of de Gaulle’s appeal to fight the Nazis (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Tim Marshall reports on celebrations across France to mark the fiftieth anniversary of General Charles de Gaulle’s appeal broadcast from London (18/06/40) to French soldiers and workers to join him and...
Nelson Mandela tribute concert, Wembley Stadium (1990)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Coverage of the Nelson Mandela tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 16/04/90, to celebrate the anti-apartheid campaigner’s recent release from prison. Includes prolonged cheering and singing of the...