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39,247 results found for all records.
New independent radio licences up for grabs (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Chalfont (Alun Gwynne Jones) of the Radio Authority on the licensing of 3 new national independant radio frequencies and how the licences are bid for. Male interviewer not identified.
Rajiv Gandhi’s funeral (1991)
- Genre
- News report
Simon Israel reports on the funeral of assassinated former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in New Delhi. Chanting heard.
Plane disappears from radar off Thailand (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male about a plane disappearing from radar after leaving Thailand. No further context supplied. Interviewer not heard.
The 12 o’clock news from May (1991)
- Genre
- Advertisement; News bulletin; News report
The 12 o’clock IRN news with Howard Hughes. Topics are Helen Sharman the first Briton in space returning to earth- report by Sue Jameson from Moscow; peace talks in Northern Ireland; Phil Edwards reports...
Helen Sharman back on earth (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, after returning to earth. Interviewer not heard.
Falklands hospital fire trial (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the trial and acquittal of self-confessed arsonist soldier Clive Shorters for setting fire to Port Stanley’s King Edward 7th hospital in the Falkland Islands which killed patients. Previous...
US to restore China’s MFN status (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Paul Woodley reports on US President George H W Bush announcing in a speech to Yale University that the US will resume China’s MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status. Includes Bush’s speech and comment from...
Eric Heffer dies (1991)
- Genre
- Obituary; Speech; Interview
Report on the death of politician Eric Heffer looking at his life and career in politics including his suppotr for adopted city Liverpool. Includes Heffer’s last major speech in Parliament and archive...
Eric Heffer dies (1991)
- Genre
- Tribute; Interview
Interview with an unnamed male giving his reaction to the death of politician Eric Heffer and on his career in socialism and role in the Labour Party and support for Liverpool. Female interviewer not...
Addis Ababa taken by rebels (1991)
- Genre
- News report
Report back from Addis Ababa, Ethopia on rebels taking control of the city and the presidential palace being on fire. Female field reporter and male studio reporter not identified.