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Reduction in armed forces (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on the Government surviving a backbench revolt over plans to reduce Britain’s armed forces by a quarter. Includes Commons speeches by Defence Minister, Archie Hamilton;...
Judge Thomas appointed to US Supreme Court (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Judge Clarence Thomas has been appointed to the US Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment by former colleague Anita Hill. Report by Paul Woodley includes audio of Thomas and Hill;...
Health trusts plans defended (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Government defending its policy introducing Health Trusts. With debate in the House of Commons, speeches from Health Secretary Willie Waldegrave; shadow Health Secretary Robin Cook; Liberal...
Texas gunman shoots 23 dead in restaurant (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Eyewitness account of a Texas gunman crashing his truck through the front window of Luby’s restaurant in Killeen and shooting dead at least 23 people inside and then himself. He was later identified as...
Penny Bell murder inquest (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
An inquest into the murder of Penny Bell opens today. Her body was found in her car in Greenford, London. Report by Mark Phillips includes comment from one of the last people to see her alive - builder Don...
23 shot dead in Texas (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on the shooting dead of 23 people at Luby’s restaurant in Killeen, Texas by George Hennard who crashed his truck through the window before shooting diners and then himself. Includes Jackie...
TV-am lose license (1991)
- Genre
- Press conference
TV-am has lost its broadcast breakfast license to Sunrise Television, losing its bid at the ITC. Chief Executive of TV-am Bruce Gyngell answers the media’s questions on the outcome and how staff are...
Thames TV loses licence (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Thames Television has lost its broadcasting license in an ITC bidding process and chief shop steward Marc Wadsworth says it is the result of a vindictive government legislation because of Death on a Rock...
ITC licensing process for television (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Chairman of ITC George Russell explains to George Matheson the selection process for bids for television broadcasting licenses. Follows decisions meaning Thames Television has lost its licence and TV-am lost...
Thames TV loses ITC licence bid (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Executive of Thames Television Richard Dunn tells Helen Costello they will look for buyers for their most popular programmes such as The Bill following losing their broadcasting licence from the ITC.