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Coal miners return to work (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
As the coal miners prepare to return to work after the strikes, Arthur Scargill gives a speech in which he says the NUM will fight to save pits, jobs and communities. Unidentified male reporter joins the...
South Armagh security issue (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male, Northern Irish speaker describes the ease with which 500 men were able to walk around South Armagh unchecked, and says it must be easy for the IRA to act in far smaller groups.
Public opinion of Government (1989)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Members of the public speak out against the Government, expressing their disgust at what they see as a sham and a cover-up.
Earthquake destroys building (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the after-effects of an earthquake, the rubble of which buried thousands of bodies. Unidentified male resident describes the collapse of his tower block. Male reporter not identified.
Refugee camp damaged (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified female, British medical worker discusses the rebuilding of a refugee camp and its hospital, damaged by an unspecified event. Rats and lice are rife, but the camp is on the ascendency.
Political party speaker (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Unidentified male, English(?) political speaker, possibly a political leader, gives a speech in which he outlines a great future for his (unspecified) party.
Peace and security the key to Middle Eastern politics (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Unidentified (Arab?) male speaker claims his country will denounce all forms of terrorism. National independence is the key, and peace and security, including Palestine and Israel among its neighbours.
Royal birth - Princess Beatrice? (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
A new father (possibly Prince Andrew, Duke of York) is questioned by the press about his new baby daughter, and the condition of his wife.
Colonel North questioned about his part in arms sales to Iran (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Colonel Oliver North is questioned on his part in the clandestine sale of weapons to Iran (part of the Irangate or Iran-Contra affair). He declines to answer a question, under his constitutional rights.
British-Libyan relations (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified (English?) male speaker on his relationship with the Libyans, and his delight that they have honoured his trust, and kept their word. Possibly in connection with the hostage situation?