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Senate Judiciary Committee hears case against Judge Clarence Thomas (1991)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Paul Woodley reports from the United States on lengthy hearings before the US Senate’s Judiciary Committee. The senators are trying to discover the truth about allegations of sexually offensive behaviour...
Judge Thomas hearings take testimony (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports from the United States on lengthy hearings before the US Senate’s Judiciary Committee. The senators are trying to discover the truth about allegations of sexually offensive behaviour...
Conservative conference - Major keynote address (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell reports from Blackpool at the end of the Conservative Party conference where John Major has delivered his first keynote speech as party leader, making clear his vision of the party, of...
Conservative conference - Look back at main events (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Ceri Thomas reports from Blackpool at the end of the Conservative Party conference where John Major has delivered his maiden speech as leader and Prime Minister. He reviews the main events during the week....
Conservative conference - Major keynote address (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell reports from Blackpool at the end of the Conservative Party conference where John Major has delivered his first keynote speech as leader and Prime Minister, making clear his vision of the...
Reduction in armed forces (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on the Government surviving a backbench revolt over plans to reduce Britain’s armed forces by a quarter. Includes Commons speeches by Defence Minister, Archie Hamilton;...
Judge Thomas appointed to US Supreme Court (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Judge Clarence Thomas has been appointed to the US Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment by former colleague Anita Hill. Report by Paul Woodley includes audio of Thomas and Hill;...
23 shot dead in Texas (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on the shooting dead of 23 people at Luby’s restaurant in Killeen, Texas by George Hennard who crashed his truck through the window before shooting diners and then himself. Includes Jackie...
Thatcher apologises to TV-am (1991)
- Genre
- Speech
Chief Executive of TV-am Bruce Gyngell reads part of a handwritten letter from former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher admitting she is partly to blame for TV-am losing its franchise because of legislation...
Middle East peace talks to take place (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on American Secretary of State James Baker announcing Middle East peace talks will take place between Israel, Palestinians and its Arab neighbours Syria, Jordan and Lebanon in Madrid on October...