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Oil slick off Los Angeles (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Woodley reports on an oil slick from the holed BP oil tanker American Trader off the Los Angeles coast which coastguards now have under control. Includes interviews with Coastguard captain James Carp;...
Prince Charles supports saving the rainforests (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Simon Bowden speaks to the director of Kew Botanical Gardens, Ghillean Prance, about a speech on conserving tropical rainforests by Prince Charles which proposed an international treaty. He also explains why...
Princess visits outreach project (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Nigel Dearing reports on a visit by the Princess of Wales, Princess Diana to the Hungerford Project in London where youth workers distribute syringes and condoms to prostitutes and drug addicts and educate...
Epsom plans to redevelop (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Havovi Todd reports on a planning meeting tonight considering the redevelopment of Epsom racecourse to upgrade the grandstand and provide conference facilities to bring in cash. Conditions attached to...
Embryo research discussed in the House of Lords (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Embryo research is discussed in a House of Lords debate, they eventually voted to allow it for medical research. Lord (Peter) Rawlinson claims the practice is immoral, whilst Lord (David) Ennals, Lord...
RSC in financial trouble (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Camilla Affleck reports on the closure of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s two London theatres for four months to save £1.3million out of a deficit of £2.9million.The RSC’s artistic director...
Labour poll tax alternative (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
The chairman of the Conservative Party, Kenneth Baker, claims the Labour Party is running scared about giving out details of its alternative to the poll tax (community charge) with environment spokesman...
Byan Gould on Labour’s poll tax alternative (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Last night the Labour Party unveiled its plans to replace the poll tax (community charge) if they come to power. The precise mechanics of their idea, and how much it will cost to administer and for...
Peace officers scheme (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Superintendent Brian McDonnell, about introduction of uniformed community police (or peace) officers in Norfolk to give a higher police presence on the streets. Interviewer not identified. For...
Mafia godfather John Gotti acquitted again (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports from a New York court on the third acquittal in 4 years of alleged mafia godfather, John Gotti. Includes contributions by juror, Richard Silensky; defence lawyer, Bruce Cutler.