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Widow accepts George Medal for husband (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Audrey Vernon, widow of Robert Vernon, who died trying to tackle the fire on the Piper Alpha oil production platform. She is delighted his and many others’ bravery is finally getting...
New restrictions on fishing industry (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
John Fraser interviews Agricultural and Fisheries Minister John Gummer in Brussels on the new EC measures for saving Europe’s waters from over-fishing. He claims British fishermen do have a future despite...
Euro summit success (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
John Major reports to the Commons on the European Summit in Rome (his first as Prime Minister) outlining hopes for greater European co-operation without surrendering British sovereignty. Speeches in response...
Desert Rat troops are ready (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Maurice interviews Commander of the Desert Rats Brigadier Patrick Cordingley on the support for his troops in the Gulf as they receive thousands of Christmas cards during the festive season. Is...
John Major returns from ITC conference (1990)
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- Interview
UK Prime Minister John Major speaking about his trip to the ITC conference. He says he’s happy with the outcome and objectives have been met. Matters discussed included the General Agreement on Tariffs and...
Princess Di visits forces families in Germany (1990)
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- News report; Interview; Speech
Roger Woods reporting on the Princess of Wales’ pre-Christmas visit to Germany in support of the families of servicemen posted to the Gulf. Includes Princess Diana’s speech to wives at Hohne Garrison in...
Children of Courage awards (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Mark Phillips reporting on the annual Children of Courage awards organised by Womens Own to be awarded at Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of York. Includes interviews with the magazine’s Tony Warner;...
Birkenhead Labour Party suspended (1990)
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- Interview; News report
Liam O’Donoghue reports on the suspension of Birkenhead Labour Party by Neil Kinnock and the National Executive after allegations made by the de-selected sitting MP Frank Field that officers had condoned...
Conviction in Thailand of teenager Karyn Smith for drug smuggling (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Mark Phillips reports for LBC Newstalk breakfast on the conviction of teenager Karyn Smith, who was arrested in Thailand with Patricia Cahill for drug smuggling. Includes Eric Smith on the 25-year sentence...
US TV interview with newly elected Prime Minister John Major (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
3 Extracts from newly elected Prime Minister John Major’s interview with Gene Randall on American television.1.The resignation of Soviet Foreign Secretary Eduard Shevardnadze and a possible crackdown in...