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Nelson Mandela speaks at the House of Commons (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Des Fahy reports from Westminster on ANC leader Nelson Mandela’s address to MPs at the House of Commons, in which he urged the British Government to hold talks with the IRA and the maintenance of...
Queen Mother’s 90th birthday celebrations (1990)
- Genre
- Music; Special; Speech
Coverage of the Queen Mother’s 90th birthday celebrations at Horse Guards Parade. Celebrations include a speech by the Queen Mother, three cheers for the Queen Mother, a fanfare, and the national anthem....
Reaction to Nelson Mandela calling for talks with IRA (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela has been criticised ahead of his meeting with UK Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher for comments suggesting Britain should hold peace talks with the IRA. Journalist...
NATO summit discusses role after Cold War (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
NATO Secretary General, Manfred Worner has told reporters that NATO must help build a new Europe after the end of the Cold War (heard speaking). After the opening of the summit at Lancaster House, UK Prime...
NATO London summit report (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Des Fahy reports on the NATO summit held at Lancaster House, London. US President George Bush views the agreement reached as an historic turning point while UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher emphasises...
Peter Brooke speech at Stormont Castle (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Speaking at Stormont Castle this morning, Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Brooke says the members of peace delegations from Britain, the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland are all optimistic of more talks....
Police hunt suspect in swimming pool stabbing (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Detective Superintendent Roland Harris describes the suspect in the murder of Dietmar Kirchner at Park Road Swimming Pool in North London and believes there was no motive. The pool is now closed with a...
Career of Nicholas Ridley (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell looks back at the political career of Trade Secretary Nicholas Ridley who has resigned over his comments on Europe in The Spectator. He was well known for his political gaffes, 2 of which are...
British Muslims uphold fatwa (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Grant Ferrett(?) reports on the fatwa, issued by the late Ayatollah Khomeini on 14/02/89 against author Salman Rushdie, being upheld by a conference of British Muslims organised by the Muslim Institute....
Nigel Mansell announces his retirement (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Nigel Mansell, British Formula 1 driver for Ferrari, announces his retirement. (His retirement was short as next season he moved to Williams). Audio level low.