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London tube power failures cause delays (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Peter Deeley describes the disruption caused by the power failure (including backup systems) which hit London disrupting the Tube system throughout the day with some peopel stuck down below. Area Director...
London tube power failures cause delays (1993)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with passengers on the London Tube after a double power failure this morning. The passengers are riled by the delays especially those who have paid dearly for season tickets. Reporter not heard.
Britain’s first discount warehouse opens (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report from the opening of Costco, Britain’s first discount warehouse, in Thurrock, Essex. Tanya Hines describes the shop and its prices, and speaks to shoppers about the discounts they are enjoying. Clive...
Public reaction to Kenneth Clarke’s first Budget (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Vox pop from the Islington Green area of London, on the recent Budget, including the rise in alcohol and cigarette duty. General opinion is that the future is bright. Beth Little, a resident of the area,...
Murder of Alison Thorpe (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on the hunt for a killer in Broadstairs, Kent after pregnant 27 year-old Alison Thorpe was murdered. Police spokesman Nick Bidis describes the case, and appeals for information on the killer. Lo-Cost...
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)...
Gunman opens fire on New York subway (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Press conference
Report on a New York subway train on which a gunman opened fire on passengers for no apparent reason. Witnesses describe what happened. Police spokesman Mel Kenny says the police will not release any...
Mother of James Bulger gives birth to baby boy (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, who has given birth to a baby boy, Michael James Bulger. Speaking are family solicitor Sean Sexton; members of the public; Detective Superintendent...
Police hunt killer in Southwark (1993)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with residents of Walworth, Southwark, south-east London, after police launched a murder hunt following the discovery of a woman’s body in a freezer at Comber House, Comber Grove. Reporter is Adam...