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Steve Jones show (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
John Davies(?) interviews American singer-songwriter Melanie Safka (widely known simply as Melanie) on the Steve Jones Show. They talk about her new single, her successful career, why she disappeared from...
Sir John Hermon libel victory (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Derval Fitzsimons reports on the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Sir John Hermon’s victory in his libel case against Private Eye magazine, over a September 1986 article on the Stalker...
John McCarthy family press conference (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference by Sheila McCarthy and Pat McCarthy, parents of Beirut hostage John McCarthy, in which they appealed for the release of their son, kidnapped 3 years ago. The report looks at how...
Prince Edward’s thoughts on the USSR (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Moscow correspondent Sue Jameson reports on Prince Edward giving his impressions about the changes in the Soviet Union, how his experience there differed from his preconceptions, how he sees future...
Jose Carreras returns to music after leukaemia (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Rodney Bennett interviews Spanish Catalan tenor, Jose Carreras about his return to music after suffering from leukaemia, his foundation for sufferers of the disease, his upcoming performance at Covent...
Railway stations fire safety report (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Margaret Shiels reports on a fire brigade inspectors’ report on fire safety at railway stations in London, and the deficiencies that were found. Managing Director of London Underground, Denis Tunnicliffe...
UK drinking water quality (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Grant Lawrence, advisor to the Common Market’s Environment Commissioner, on drinking water quality standards, which have not been met by the UK. Male interviewer not identified.
County Down bombing (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a terrorist bomb explosion in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland. Consultant surgeon at Daisy Hill Hospital, Mr Terry Irwin on the injuries sustained. Catholic Chaplain, Father Sean Mawe(?) on the shock...
UN peacebuilding in Namibia (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Sean Johnson reports on UN Special Representative, Martti Ahtisaari’s speech on guerilla warfare and peacebuilding in Namibia, Southern Africa.
Settle to Carlisle line will not close (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Elena Curti interviews Transport Minister, Michael Portillo on why the Settle to Carlisle line will not now be closed.