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Fleet Prison archaeological dig (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Julie Benson reports on an archaeological dig in London, where researchers have been investigating the remains of debtor’s jail, Fleet Prison. Includes interviews with project leader, Bill McCann; sound...
Jack Lemmon on Veterans Day (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Carol Allen interviews American actor Jack Lemmon about his return to the London stage at the Theatre Royal Haymarket - scene of his West End debut in 1986 in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. In the new...
Toxic chemical processing controversy (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Tim Crook interviews environment minister, David Trippier, about claims a huge consignment of toxic chemicals branded by some countries as too deadly to handle is on its way for processing in South Wales....
Tories turn on Ridley over poll tax (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Deeley reports on a rowdy Parliamentary debate where outgoing Environment Secretary Nicholas Ridley faced criticism over his handling of the poll tax (community charge). Includes statement by Ridley;...
Deported Tamils win right to return (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Margaret Shiels interviews solicitor David Burgess about a High Court decision ordering the UK Government to allow 5 asylum-seeking Sri Lankan Tamils who were deported from the UK to return. The judges held...
UK common cold research unit closes (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Jo Bishop reports on the closure of Britain’s only common cold research unit, in Salisbury. The centre’s been battling with the virus for 43 years, but now it’s closing down without finding a cure....
Academic reveals experience of homelessness (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Margaret Shiels interviews Surrey University researcher, Des Stockley, about his experiences of sleeping rough and being labelled as homeless. He became homeless as a result of various circumstances...
Increase in London’s rat population (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Julie Benson reports on a 30 percent increase in London’s rat population since the beginning of 1989. Weil’s disease, spread by rat urine in water, is on the increase too especially in the Thames....
Young on pub sell-off plans (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Trade Secretary, Lord Young (David Young), about proposed Government measures to curtail the monopoly of Britain’s top six brewing giants with the promise of cheaper beer in pubs. Lord Young...
Paul McCartney on environmental issues (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference; Music
James Matthews reports from a studio in London where Paul McCartney is rehearsing with his new band for a world tour. The former Beatle is using the occasion to promote environmental organisation Friends of...