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Sheila Lawlor on GCSE results (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
In the light of improved GCSE results, the Deputy Director of the Centre for Policy Studies, Sheila Lawlor, claims that standards have in fact declined since the abolition of the O Level. Female interviewer...
HMS Battleaxe in the Gulf (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Commander Andrew Gordon-Lennox, Captain of HMS Battleaxe, on the situation in the Gulf following an increase in British armed forces. Male interviewer not identified.
Dick Cheney on the situation in Iraq (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
US Secretary of State, Dick Cheney speaks about the escalating situation in Iraq and says that any attack on US forces will be met very forcefully. Male interviewer not identified.
Tornado squadron deployed to Bahrain (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
UK Defence Secretary Tom King announces his decision to deploy another squadron of Tornado GR1 aircraft to Bahrain to support the British presence in the Gulf.
Kuwaiti Ambassador on the situation in Kuwait (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
The Kuwaiti Ambassador to London, Ghazi al-Rayes, comments on the situation in Kuwait and urges foreigners in his country to hide in the homes of Kuwaitis. He says resistance to the Iraqi occupation is...
Neil Kinnock and Margaret Thatcher on British hostages in Iraq (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Labour leader Neil Kinnock stresses there should be no negotiation with Saddam Hussein whilst he holds British nationals hostage. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher warns that the ill-treatment of British...
Iraqi propaganda video (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Condemnation of Saddam Hussein’s propaganda video in which he poses with foreign hostages. Interview with Jonathan Copley(?), whose sister is being held; we also hear hostage Pat Morton(?) speaking on...
Tom King on British forces deployed to Bahrain (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Defence Secretary, Tom King talks about the deployment of a squadron of Tornado bombers to Bahrain, to protect Saudi Arabia and to support troops in Iraq. Interviewer is Sally Arthy.
Sir Denis Rooke on oil prices and Gulf crisis (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Chairman of British Gas, Sir Denis Rooke expresses his views on renewable fuel and voices his support for nuclear power. He also defends petrol companies against the accusation that they are...
British Embassy in Kuwait sealed off (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Embassies in Kuwait are being forced to close by Iraqi troops, and diplomats have been warned to leave before the deadline, but four British diplomats remain at their Embassy. Includes an interview with...