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SDLP leader John Hume on Northern Ireland peace process (1996)
- Genre
- Interview
Hopes of peace in Northern Ireland have been dealt a blow by Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams. In an American news article he claims the IRA is ready for a quarter of a century of war. SDLP leader John Hume...
Martin McGuinness on IRA ceasefire (1996)
- Genre
- Interview
The prospects of an IRA ceasefire look increasingly bleak after claims it’s prepared for another 25 years of war. Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness says the British Government holds the key to progress....
David Trimble on NI talks (1996)
- Genre
- Press conference
The Ulster Unionists’ leader David Trimble claims nothing has been resolved following their talks with the Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Patrick Mayhew today. It comes as the IRA issued a grim warning,...
Patrick Mayhew condemns IRA (1996)
- Genre
- Interview
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Patrick Mayhew has condemned the IRA for saying its prepared to fight on for another 25 years. Speaking in Dublin he says the warning will have a devastating impact in the...
Dick Spring on NI all-party talks (1996)
- Genre
- Interview
It’s been revealed that the Ulster Unionists will meet Irish Premier John Bruton next week. They’ll discuss all party talks announced last week. Irish Foreign Minister Dick Spring says everyone must work...
Legoland Windsor opens, tour of theme park (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Nick Wood visits the new eighty-five million pound Legoland theme park in Windsor, he describes what you can see and do; speaks to Director of Entertainment Andrew McKenna about stunts you can watch; to...
Railtrack safety report (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Conservative Government’s rail privatisation plans have suffered another blow after publication of a report claiming that urgent action by operating company Railtrack is needed if accidents are to be...
Simon Cadell dies at 45 (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary
Simon Vigar looks back at the career of actor Simon Cadell, star of TV’s Hi-De-Hi who has died. He became famous after playing the upper crust Maplins holiday camp manager Jeffrey Fairbrother. Includes...
Unemployed community work proposals (1996)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
A new scheme called Work-fare is being proposed by the Government, to put the unemployed into community voluntary work and pay them for it. The pros and cons of the proposals are investigated. Vox pop with...
National Lottery changes (1996)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Paul Chapman reports on changes in the National Lottery rules to end guaranteed ten pound payouts; interviews with reaction from general public; Graham Sharpe, William Hill; Lewis Moonie MP; Peter Davies,...