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Princess Diana annouces retirement (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Peter Kimber reports on the decision of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales to leave public life following intense media attention. She made the announcement at a charity event in aid of the Headway National...
PMs on NI peace talks (1993)
- Genre
- Speech; Press conference
A joint press conference featuring Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds and UK Prime Minister John Major with statements from both on progress in the peace process for Northern Ireland following 7 hours of...
London Underground privatisation (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on possible plans to privatise London’s tube network, as reported in the Evening Standard newspaper which were quashed by London’s Transport Minister Steve Norris in the House of Commons (speech...
Former Russian premier visits Aberdeen (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the visit to Aberdeen by Mikhail Gorbachev, where he received the Freedom of the City. Includes an excerpt from the ceremony, including Lord Provost, Jim Wyness, and comment from an unidentified...
Mikhail Gorbachev takes part in Question Time (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Music; Speech; Poetry
Report on the visit of former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev to London, where he took part in a special edition of Question Time at Westminster Central Hall. Former Speaker of the House, Lord (Bernard)...
Jubilee Line extension (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the new Jubilee Line extension in London. Prime Minister John Major speaks from the site, and outlines the advantages of the new line. Chairman of London Transport, Sir Wilfrid Newton explains how...
Nelson Mandela accepts Nobel Peace Prize (1993)
- Genre
- Speech
Nelson Mandela accepts the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, for his work to end apartheid in South Africa. He also accepts the award on behalf of South African President F. W. de Klerk, with whom he...
Downing Street declaration of peace process (1993)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Prime Minister John Major makes a statement outside Downing Street in which he says he and Irish Prime Minister, Albert Reynolds have agreed a declaration aimed at peace in Northern Ireland. Reynolds also...
Northern Ireland peace process (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the breakthrough in the Northern Ireland peace process. John Major talks outside Downing Street, voicing the peace proposals and calling to the IRA to lay down their arms. Irish Prime Minister,...
Northern Ireland peace process (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the return to the House of Commons of Prime Minister John Major, who addresses the House on the Northern Ireland peace proposals. Response from Labour leader John Smith; Ulster Unionist, John...