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Chris Patten refutes Labour claims they will win next election (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative Party chairman Chris Patten says the Labour Party has no chance of winning the next general election despite Neil Kinnock’s belief Labour’s popularity has gone up. Says Labour socialist...
John Major unveils extensions to citizens charter (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Paul Rowley reports on the additions to the Citizens Charter, designed to improve public services and penalise those who underachieve. John Major makes a keynote address to business leaders in London in...
Iris Bentley fights for her brother’s pardon (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Iris Bentley, sister of Derek Bentley, who was hanged for his part in the murder of a policeman 39 years ago today. She is seeking a posthumous pardon for her brother, and calls on Home...
Poll tax dodging cases (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Environment minister Michael Portillo interview from the radio car at The Ritz claiming the government has acted swiftly to slam the door on poll tax (community charge) dodgers. It’s extended the deadline...
Carla Lane saves Canada geese (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Patrick Muirhead interviews Carla Lane, of the charity Animal Line, who have agreed to move all the Canada geese from Wandsworth to a home in the countryside after they were condemned to death. She speaks...
Defence Secretary Tom King on defence job cuts (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
Defence Secretary Tom King statement on the job cuts announced in the defence industry due to the end of the Cold War. King describes where in the industry the jobs will be cut, and how many workers will be...
Policeman Jim Morrison memorial service (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Peter Deeley reports from the memorial service in St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden of Detective Constable Jim Morrison, stabbed to death trying to apprehend a handbag thief whilst off duty. His boss Chief...
US funding for space exploration to rise (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
US correspondent Paul Woodley reports on US President George H.W. Bush stating he will be putting more money into space exploration including a space station, hypersonic plane and unmanned space exploration....
London Red route scheme mixes opinion (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Marc de Leuw reports on the new Red routes pilot scheme in Islington, aimed to keep traffic moving, with a ban on stopping and parking. The scheme is to be extended through London. Vox pop with local...
New Bishop of Southwark airs views (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Lawrence Spicer interviews the Right Reverend Robert Williamson after his enthronement as the new Bishop of Southwark. The former Bishop of Bradford discusses financial worries within the Church of England,...