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Andris Liepa on the Russian ballet (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
One of the stars of the Kirov’s London season is Andris Liepa, who has just joined the Leningrad company after spending a year in New York with the American Ballet Theatre. Liepa is an example of the...
Gerry Conlon on the Maguire Seven (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Gerry Conlon on the wrongly-convicted Maguire Seven, who were alleged to have been housing an IRA bomb factory. He says the British Government should make a personal apology for the time lost by those...
Annie Maguire on unsafe convictions of Maguire Seven (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the wrongful imprisonment of the Maguire Seven, who were convicted of IRA bomb-making. The Director of Public Prosecutions has announced that their convictions can no longer be considered safe....
Annie Maguire on unsafe convictions of Maguire Seven (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
The Maguire Seven have officially been told their convictions were unsafe and unsatisfactory. Mrs Annie Maguire on the announcement. Male reporter not identified.
Triad gangs cause problems in Chinatown (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on London’s Chinese community demanding tough police action to crack down on growing intimidation and violence from Triad gangs. Community spokesman Malcolm Mann(?) describes the goings on, and...
British beef inquiry (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
A number of leading scientists have challenged the Government’s assertion that British beef is safe to eat. They were giving evidence to the Commons Select Committee on Agriculture (Chairman: Jerry...
Explosion at former home of Lord McAlpine (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on an explosion at the former home of Lord McAlpine (Alistair McAlpine), West Green House near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Chief Superintendent Alan Wheeler says he believes the IRA is to blame, and...
Former Strangeways inmate describes riot (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
During a riot at Strangeways Prison, a prison officer was attacked and knocked out. Prisoner Dennis Binks helped the officer, Brian McCormick(?), to safety and here describes the actions of other prison...
Defence Secretary outlines Britain’s defence plans with Europe (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Britain’s stance on defence within NATO. Defence Secretary, Tom King was invited to speak at the French Parliament on the British view of defence. Tim Marshall reports.
Nelson Mandela addresses Europe in Strasbourg (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on African National Congress deputy leader, Nelson Mandela’s speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in which he urged Europe to continue sanctions against South Africa, and blamed popular...