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John Major takes up office as Prime Minister (1990)

Genre

Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech

Midday news with Catherine Kelly, who announces that John Major is the new Prime Minister following his meeting with the Queen. Includes John Major making a short speech about his vision for the future;...

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Antiques Fair

Date released

18 Mar 1974

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2337

NoS ID

030273

Story no

3 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Chelsea Antiques Fair. DESCRIPTION: Priceless antiques on show, and for sale at the 38th Chelsea Antiques Fair. SHOTLIST: LV queue of buyers waiting to enter the Chelsea Town Hall. SV...

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Conservative conference - Thatcher keynote speech (1983)

Genre

Advertisement; News bulletin; Special; Speech

Live coverage of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s keynote speech at the end of the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool and following the resignation of Party Chairman Cecil Parkinson over his...

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Sara Topham (2023 Audio)

Series

State of Shakespeare, The

Podcast. An interview with Sara Topham in which she discusses how important playing the female lead in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet played a crucial role in her life and career.

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Thames Barge Race

Date released

20 Jun 1955

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1359

NoS ID

020139

Story no

5 / 10

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Thames Barge Race. DESCRIPTION: There were only six entries in this year’s Thames Barge Race, but it proved to be the most exciting finish ever. The winner was ‘Sirdar’ the oldest...

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All’s Well That Ends Well: Pre•amble with Sara B.T. Thiel, Phd (2022 Video)

Series

Pre•amble

One of a short series of videos made to engage with a new production of Shakespeare’s comedy. Sara B.T. Thiel, PhD, discusses Shana Cooper’s new production of All’s Well That Ends Well for the Chicago...

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Acting Shakespeare’s Women / Men (2019 Video)

Panel discussion on women actors playing Shakespeare and what is particular about playing his characters. Recorded at the Shakespearean Authority Trust Conference, ‘The Merciful Construction of Good...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Governor General and President Confer

Date released

4 Nov 1940

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

596

NoS ID

011247

Story no

3 / 8

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: President Roosevelt and Earl of Athlone. DESCRIPTION: Lord Athlone and Princess Alice are guests of President Roosevelt at Hyde Park, New York. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the Earl of...

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Personalities: Stars of Hollywood Celebrate birthday of President

Date released

11 Feb 1937

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

401A

NoS ID

007299

Story no

11 / 13

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Stars of Hollywood Celebrate Birthday of President. SHOTLIST: Close shot of President Roosevelt. Sonja Henie presents Mrs Roosevelt Senior (mother) with bouquet. Shot of giant birthday...

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1980s news clips - Cecil Parkinson on resignation (1989)

Genre

Speech

Speech by Conservative Party Chairman, Cecil Parkinson, at the Conservative Party conference, following his resignation in the wake of revelations over his affair with his secretary, Sara Keays. From a...

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