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Newsreader becomes Emperor of China (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Newsreader Gordon Honeycombe talks about his role in pantomime Aladdin at the Wimbledon Theatre with Cilla Black, other newsreaders doing pantomime and if he will do any other acting. Male interviewer not...
Irradiated food can now be sold (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
London Food Commission director Tim Lang talks about the scientific debate on effects of irradiated food following the Government lifiting the ban on its sale. Sainsburys is the only store actually selling...
Mother appeals from prison for missing son (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Rosy Kempston reports on the appeal by Georgina Wainright (excerpt heard) from her prison cell for help in finding her missing son Louis Costromin(?) who has a serious heart condition. Press conference with...
Drug war in Columbia (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Leading Columbian journalist Pablo Sanchez talks about the escalation of the war between the drug barons and the government; the way the drug barons process the drugs and export them to the USA; the money...
Forced repatriation of Vietnamese in Hong Kong (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Rowley reports on the Government agreeing to look at allowing unaccompanied Vietnamese children to stay in Hong Kong and discussion of other issues around forcible repatriation of Vietnamese boat people...
Acid attacks on the Underground (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Inspector Peter Bird talks about the acid attacks, mainly on young blonde women, on the Underground. Describes the injuries and investigation, calls for vigilance and appeals for information. Followed by...
Ambulance workers pay dispute (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Health Secretary Kenneth Clarke gives a speech on the ambulance workers pay dispute and unions’ rejection of the latest offer. He calls for further duscussions of the offer and an end to industrial action...
David Mellor on broadcasting bill (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Home Office minister David Mellor talks about the new Broadcasting Bill he will be steering through Parliament and its proposals including Channel 3 replacing ITV; quality assurances methods; franchises in...
Elections in Chile (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Rebecca Gorman reports from Santiago on the first democratic elections in Chile in 16 years as dictator Augusto Pincohet steps aside. Looks at the leading runner for the presidency, Patricio Aylwin and his...
First anniversary of Lockerbie (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a memorial service in the chapel at Syracuse University in the USA on the first anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing in which students of the university died. Includes interview with student Brian...