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Nelson Mandela speech on his release from prison (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Reuter’s broadcast of speech by Nelson Mandela at a rally in Cape Town, South Africa, following his release from prison - his first public address for more than three decades. With strong reaction from his...
Christine Lee murder (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Mark Leishman reports on the murder of ten-year-old Christine Lee, following the discovery of her body on wasteground in Glasgow. Includes press conference with Detective Superintendent John Wilson.
Rapist claims fifth victim (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Plisner reports on the sexual assault and burglary of a 77-year-old woman in South London, the fifth victim of the so-called Southwark Rapist. Includes interview with Detective Superintendent Steve...
Farmers’ compensation changes (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Ben Gill, NFU, about changes in the way compensation is paid to UK farmers when cattle are slaughtered due to BSE, or mad cow disease. Male reporter not identified.
Demonstrations in Tajikistan (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Sue Jameson reports from Moscow on violent demonstrations in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, directed against Armenian refugees arriving in the Soviet Republic.
Fire destroys Savoy Theatre (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Plisner reports on a fire at the Savoy Theatre, London. Includes interviews with male fireman (not identified); actor, Richard Harris; actor, Robert Lindsay; theatre manager, Giles Shepard.
Clockwork Orange debate (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on a Parliamentary debate about an alleged right-wing smear campaign against British politicians in the 1970s, codenamed Clockwork Orange. The allegations were made by...
Douglas Hurd on German reunification (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Murphy interviews UK Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd about the reunification of Germany.
Guinness fraud trial (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
James Matthews reports from Southwark Crown Court, London, on the Guinness fraud trial. The case centres on the Guinness takeover battle against Argyll for the United Distillers group in 1986. Includes press...
Ambulance workers strike in London (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Roger Poole, NUPE, about a dispute involving London ambulance workers in pursuit of higher wages. Male reporter not identified.