Results
39,247 results found for all records.
Man sets himself alight in Bosnia protest (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
A man has set himself on fire in Parliament Square, London in a political demonstration timed to coincide with a debate about Bosnia in the House of Commons. He was taken off by air ambulance. Eyewitness Ben...
Observer to be sold to Guardian (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Angela Rippon interviews for Drivetime Observer newspaper journalist Katherine Whitehorn from the radio car following the announcement by Lonrho, owners of The Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday...
Valentine Powell on plans for Lloyd’s of London (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Angela Rippon interviews for Drivetime Chief Executive of the Association of Lloyd’s Members Valentine Powell about the proposed job losses at troubled Lloyd’s of London and new proposals where for the...
David Rowland on plans for Lloyd’s of London (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Angela Rippon interviews for Drivetime Lloyd’s of London Chairman Sir David Rowland about the proposed redundancies and new plans to sustain the firm including allowing companies to join wealthy...
Norman Lamont confirms economic recovery (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont confirms the British economy is recovering following recession as new figures show a small growth. Interviewer not heard.
John Major on UK economic recovery (1993)
- Genre
- Speech
Excerpt of speech by UK Prime Minister John Major to the Freight Transport Association in London saying British industry must now grasp the opportunities before it. Follows release of figures showing the...
Church leaders condemn Bishopsgate bombing (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Church leaders have been invited to a service by Archdeacon of St Paul’s Cathedral Reverend Eric Evans to demonstrate Christian unity against terrorism following the IRA bombing at Bishopsgate. Includes...
Campaign for police protection (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Detective Constable Norman Brennan is leading a campaign for better protection for police officers against serious violent assaults. He describes his own experience of violence while on duty. Female...
Roy Watts death and tribute (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
David Nicolle(?) looks back at the career of Thames Water Chairman Sir Roy Watts following the discovery of his body in the Thames, he was key in the privatisation of the industry. Long time colleague David...
Nelson Mandela visits UK (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
African National Congress President Nelson Mandela makes a visit to the UK and in a speech calls for British investment in South Africa as soon as free elections are announced there and help in reaching full...