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Birth of Princess Eugenie (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Peter Russell reports on the birth of the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson’s second daughter by caesarean section and speculation on the name. Includes the announcement of the birth from the Portland...
Man arrested for Happy Land fire (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Paul Woodley reports on the arrest of Julio Gonsalez in connection to America’s worst ever mass murder, the Happy Land fire in an illegal drinking club in New York. He started the fire after an argument...
Poll tax riots (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Simon Bowden reports on the national rally against the poll tax (community charge) in London and the violence that ensued, with chanting and cheers heard. Speakers are National Secretary of the Anti Poll Tax...
Poll tax riots cause damage in London (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Graham Majin reports on the trail of destruction left by the riots at the national rally against the poll tax (community charge) in London. Speakers are restaurant manager Ilnas Nasser and window glazers on...
Poll tax riots (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Vox pop
David Piper reports on the riots that broke out at the national rally against the poll tax (community charge) in London. Includes live report near Charing Cross station by Piper as the riots take place with...
Labour launches local election campaign (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the launch of the Labour Party’s campaign for local council elections with getting rid of poll tax (community charge) a priority for the party and where two Conservative Party MPs disrupted...
Summer solstice activities banned at Stonehenge (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge where a nude protest may take place following the banning of any activity near the protected site after violent clashes in previous years. Archive material from...
Report to recommend voluntary regulatory body for the press (1990)
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- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on an inquiry calling for tough new measures to curb the excesses of the press. The Calcutt Inquiry report will recommend a voluntary, independent body to be set up to regulate the industry. Reaction...
Swindon Town Football Club wins appeal against relegation (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Swindon Town will remain in the Second Division after the football club won an appeal against demotion for financial irregularities at the FA’s Board of Appeal. Manager, Osvaldo (or Ossie) Ardiles will...
England fans riot after defeat to Germany (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
A man has been killed after a night of violence following England’s defeat to West Germany in the 1990 World Cup semi-final. Ronald Goodwin was killed in Totton, near Southampton. Brighton reporter Neil...