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Gorbachev says Cold War now over (1990)

Genre

Speech

President Mikhail Gorbachev speaks as he ends a tour of Canada and the USA including a summit in the USA (through interpreter) saying that the Cold War is over and we are now entering a period of peace.

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Ocean Sound This Week No.70: Programme 70 of a weekly news and sports review (1988)

Ocean Sound This Week No.70 Programme 70 of a weekly news and sports review Called Ocean Sound This Week, broadcast by independent radio station Ocean Sound on 28 February 1988. Presented by Pete Wardman....

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E.P. Thompson on Cold War (1982)

Genre

Interview

Historian and peace campaigner E.P. Thompson (Edward Palmer Thompson) on the continuing tensions in the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, and on the future of Europe. Male interviewer...

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Virginia Bottomley issues cold weather warning (1991)

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

As temperatures plummet, Health Secretary, Virginia Bottomley issues practical advice on keeping warm; Damart thermal underwear manufacturer spokesman Jim Crosby advises on choice of fabrics to wear; members...

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Commonwealth conference - Cold War (1981)

Genre

News report

Report on a discussion between Commonwealth leaders at the Commonwealth conference in Australia about the development of a Cold War between the Soviet Union and United States. Male reporter not identified.

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UK common cold research unit closes (1989)

Genre

News report; Interview

Jo Bishop reports on the closure of Britain’s only common cold research unit, in Salisbury. The centre’s been battling with the virus for 43 years, but now it’s closing down without finding a cure....

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Sister Mary on cold cure (1982)

Genre

Interview

Interview with a nun from York, Sister Mary, about a wine from her monastery that allegedly prevents colds. Male interviewer not identified.

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Prince Charles speech (1995)

Genre

Speech

Excerpt from a speech by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at a one-day conference exploring Britain’s place in the post-Cold War world.

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Dismantling of Checkpoint Charlie (1990)

Genre

Special; Speech

Two clips of the same quote by UK Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd speaking at the dismantling ceremony of the last symbol of the Cold War, Checkpoint Charlie which is to be taken into a museum.

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Soviet academic on end to Cold War (1988)

Genre

Interview; News report

Georgi Arbatov, Director of the Soviet Academy of US and Canadian Studies played a significant role in arms talks between US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. John Alcock...

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