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  • Thatcher calls for environmental awareness (1989)

    Genre
    Speech

    Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on issues affecting the environment, including the burning of fossil fuels, the intensification of agriculture, and the rise in population. She says the environment must be...

  • Margaret Thatcher on the economy (1989)

    Genre
    Speech

    Margaret Thatcher on the economy; she says too much borrowing has driven inflation upwards. To encourage people to spend less and save more, the Chancellor has put interest rates up to prevent any higher...

  • Shooting of IRA members in Gibraltar? (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Two short clips, possibly relating to the shooting of three IRA members in Gibraltar in 1988? 1: An unidentified woman (possibly Carmen Proetta?) tells how people were shot whilst holding their hands up...

  • Bomb and sniper fire at funeral (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Special

    Report from the scene of a funeral (in Northern Ireland?), during which a bomb(?) explodes and the sound of sniper fire can be heard. (Possibly the Milltown Cemetery attack of 16/03/88, in which Michael...

  • Dan Quayle as Vice-President (1989)

    Genre
    Interview; Speech

    President George H W Bush unveils Senator Dan Quayle as the new Vice-President of the United States. Quayle comes under attack from the press.

  • Kenneth Williams’ visit to doctor (1989)

    Genre
    Biography; Interview

    Humorous account of a visit to the doctor, by actor and comedian Kenneth Williams.

  • Ben Johnson medal withdrawn (1989)

    Genre
    Speech

    Ben Johnson is a Canadian sprinter whose gold medal in the Seoul Olympics rescinded after he tested positive for banned substances in 1988. Here an official statement confirms the withdrawal of his medals...

  • Edwina Currie issues health warnings (1989)

    Genre
    Speech

    2 clips. 1: Health Minister Edwina Currie warns (in 1988?) of a harsh winter to come, and asks the public, particularly the elderly, to prepare for cold weather. She is heckled. 2: Currie warns the public...

  • Prince Charles talks to the roses (1989)

    Genre
    Speech

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales speech, on a theme of his talking to plants, in which he raises a laugh from the audience.

  • Cabinet member resigns (1989)

    Genre
    Speech

    Unidentified male, British politician confirms his resignation from the Cabinet.