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Murder of London cabbie, William Harris (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
James Bays reports that detectives investigating the murder of 60 year-old London cab driver William Harris believe his killer was also behind an armed robbery in the capital only hours earlier. Detective...
Question mark over England’s return to UEFA cup (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Lennart Johansson, President of Europe’s football-governing body, UEFA, says violence surrounding England’s latest world cup match has ruined any hopes of an early return for English clubs to continental...
Nelson Mandela tribute concert, Wembley Stadium (1990)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Coverage of the Nelson Mandela tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 16/04/90, to celebrate the anti-apartheid campaigner’s recent release from prison. Includes prolonged cheering and singing of the...
Nelson Mandela tribute concert, Wembley Stadium (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; Special
Coverage of the Nelson Mandela tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 16/04/90, to celebrate the anti-apartheid campaigner’s recent release from prison. Includes performances by Tracy Chapman singing...
MOD budget cutbacks (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Ministry of Defence making cutbacks after it claimed inflation has reduced its budget by £600 million and due to the thawing of the Cold War, with discussions on the issue in a 2 day debate...
Tom King on defence budget cuts (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Phil Edwards interviews Defence Secretary Tom King about the proposed budget cuts in the Ministry of Defence of £600 million due to thawing of the Cold War and inflation and how that will affect thousands...
John Major promotes single European currency (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Chancellor John Major’s plan for a single European currency Ecu bank note. Speaking at the German Industry Forum in London he explains why such a change in the economy is needed and how it would...
U-turn on London roads scheme (1990)
- Genre
- Speech; Parliamentary debate
Two linked clips about London road schemes from the House of Commons. 1. UK Transport Secretary Cecil Parkinson announces a U-turn on the London Assessment Study which includes proposed road schemes that...
Community charge capped authorities listed (1990)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Environmental Secretary Chris Patten reads a list of community charge (poll tax) capped authorities in the House of Commons. The opposition shouts Labour, Labour over him.
Police across Europe pool information on terrorism (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Force Sir Peter Imbert as Scotland Yard takes part in the gathering of up to 20 detectives from Belgium, Holland, UK and West Germany following the...