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Queen names cruise liner (1995)

Genre

Speech

The Queen performs the official naming ceremony for the Oriana cruise ship at Southampton. We hear the bottle of champagne smashing, crowd applause, band playing fanfare and ship’s bell ringing.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Fashion at Birmingham Odeon [Part 1 and 2] (1984)

Musical programme during a fashion show, applause, Birmingham boys on the guitar

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Ashdown keynote speech (1995)

Genre

Speech

Party leader Paddy Ashdown’s rallying keynote speech at Liberal Democrats conference. Issues covered include support for Scottish devolution. Applause heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Tony Blair gives a rousing speech at the TUC conference (1995)

Genre

Speech

Labour leader Tony Blair speaks at the annual TUC conference, talks about the reasons he wants a Labour Government, and the injustices he states we face in society. Applause heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

South Africa rugby champions (1995)

Genre

Interview

South Africa rugby team captain Francois Pienaar speaks to a local TV reporter and sums up what the World Cup win in Johannesburg means to the nation. Applause from the crowd is heard. Interviewer not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Major pay tribute to Thatcher (1991)

Genre

Speech; Tribute

Prime Minister John Major pays tribute to the former PM Margaret Thatcher and says she has supported him all the way. To applause.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

US Presidential election - Reagan victory speech (1980)

Genre

Speech; Special; Election coverage

Speech by Republican candidate Ronald Reagan after winning the 1980 US Presidential election. Includes applause and voice of male campaign worker presenting cake to Reagan (not identified).

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Republicans gain in US elections (1994)

Genre

Speech

Republican leader Senator Bob Dole speech thanking supporters after the US mid-term elections in which the Republican Party made large gains, now having a majority in both Houses. Met with applause.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

US Presidential election - Mondale after result (1980)

Genre

Speech; Election coverage

Speech by Vice-President Walter Mondale after the defeat of himself and Jimmy Carter and victory of Republican Ronald Reagan in the 1980 US Presidential election. Celebrates the democratic process. Includes...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

James Callaghan on Conservative finance amendment (1978)

Genre

Speech

Prime Minister James Callaghan attacks the Conservatives’ amendments to the Finance Bill. His speech is met with applause.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio