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  1. Lamont in 2 scandals (1992)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Press conference

    There have been calls for the resignation of Chancellor Norman Lamont after it emerged he used taxpayers’ money to pay legal bills in a court fight to evict his tenant sex therapist Sara Dale and he is...

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  2. New London commuter plan (1989)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Oni Bhattacharya reports on an announcement of a new scheme by Transport Secretary, Paul Channon, which it hoped will ease congestion problems faced by London commuters. New rail and underground lines for...

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  3. Second US air strike in Somalia (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech

    Report on US forces launching a second strike against warlord General Mohammed Farah Aidid in Somalia following the death of 23 Pakistani peacekeepers. Reports are that the strike was highly successful....

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  4. Violence at Notting Hill Carnival (1989)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Oni Bhattacharya reports on violence at the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s largest street celebration, where police in riot gear and on horseback attempted to clear the streets of west London. Police say...

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  5. Duke of Edinburgh makes speech on environmental issues to Britain’s scientists (1989)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech

    Oni Bhattacharya reports on a speech to British scientists by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on the need to take action on environmental issues, fossil fuels and the exploitation of the forests and oceans...

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  6. Wapping Three proved innocent awarded £90,000 (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the aftermath of the Wapping riots. Three men who were imprisoned and assaulted by police have proved their innocence and, although they have won £90,000 in damages, they say justice has still...

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  7. Maxim Gorky, Soviet cruise ship, hits iceberg (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Oni Bhattacharya interviews Arne Finne from the Norwegian Search and Rescue Centre, about a Soviet liner called the Maxim Gorky, which struck an iceberg and started letting in water. Although it was thought...

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  8. Punch magazine in trouble due to dwindling sales (1988)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Satirical magazine, Punch is attempting to update its image and boost sales. Sweeping moves at the 147 year -old magazine have seen three editors leave, sales slump, and staff morale plummet. But insiders...

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  9. Kirk Douglas autobiography - The Ragman’s Son (1988)

    Genre
    Interview

    Veteran movie star Kirk Douglas has been in London to promote his autobiography, The Ragman’s Son. He talks about playing the anti-hero in his career and discusses the films, Lonely Are the Brave and One...

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  10. Closure of Grimethorpe Colliery (1993)

    Genre
    Music; News report; Interview

    Report on the closure of Grimethorpe Colliery and the future of the famous Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band, who are heard playing Jerusalem. Speakers are Ken Hancock, NUM; Joan Maychin(?), Women Against Pit...

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