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Kiri Te Kanawa to sing Rugby World Cup theme (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with New Zealand opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa about her agreement to sing the Rugby World Cup theme, World in Union, to the music of I Vow to Thee My Country from Holst’s Planets suite. Male...

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Portsea Island Discs: Alan Ball, Manager of Portsmouth Football Club (1985)

The guest this week is Alan Ball, Jr, the manager of Portsmouth Football Club. His real name is Alan James Ball Jr, and he was born in May 12, 1945. He is one of the few people to win the utmost prize World...

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Jim Craig’s Corner (1985)

Former Celtic and Scotland international footballer Jim Craig looks back on famous matches in Scottish football. Programme 1: Scotland on tour, featuring Scotland v Spain and interviews with Ian St. John and...

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Bobby Robson on England’s World Cup form (1990)

Genre

Interview

Interview with England manager Bobby Robson after the loss to West Germany in the World Cup on penalties. He says he is proud of the team. For breakfast programme. Male interviewer not identified.

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Kiri Te Kanawa to sing Rugby World Cup theme (1991)

Genre

Interview; Music

Interview with New Zealand opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa about her agreement to sing the Rugby World Cup theme, World in Union, to the music of I Vow to Thee My Country from Holst’s Planets suite, the...

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Closing bars of the Rugby World Cup theme performed by Kiri Te Kanawa (1991)

Genre

Music

Closing bars of the Rugby World Cup theme World in Union, performed by opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa to the music of I Vow to Thee My Country from Holst’s Planets suite.

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Tensions mount between supporters during 1990 World Cup (1990)

Genre

Interview; News report

George Matheson reports on violence and tension between football supporters in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Maria Noya(?), Mayor of Turin is interviewed.

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Peter Shilton on England’s chances in World Cup (1990)

Genre

Interview

England goalkeeper Peter Shilton speaks at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. He talks about the honour of following on from Pat Jennings, and winning his 120th cap. Andrew Gidley reports.

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Eddie the Eagle Edwards on fame and World Cup (1988)

Genre

Interview

British ski-jumper, Eddie the Eagle Edwards (born Michael Edwards) on the effect his new-found fame has had on his personal life, and his prospects for a World Cup event in Helsinki, Finland. Male...

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Diego Maradona fails drug test at football World Cup (1994)

Genre

Speech

Statement from Sepp Blatter, FIFA’s General Secretary, who announces the removal of Diego Maradona from the Argentinian team at the football World Cup after failing a drugs test.

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