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King Lear (2007 Video)

Director

Trevor Nunn

Video recording of the RSC’s 2007 production of King Lear directed by Trevor Nunn with Ian McKellen in the title role.

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London river bus closes down (1993)

Genre

Interview

David Addis interviews Riverbus Chief Executive William Edgerley on the London river bus ceasing operation, why it has shut and if there could ever be another river bus service. He thanks his sponsors.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Talk To The Top: Tony Durant, Reading North MP (1980)

Talk To The Top: interview with Tony Durant, Reading North MP. [Box 5]

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Australian bush fires (1994)

Genre

News report; Interview

David Addis reports on severe bush fires sweeping along the east coast of Australia and resulting in deaths and property losses in Sydney suburbs. Ann Bell and Phil Robson from the Sydney bush fire control...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Right to buy scandal (1994)

Genre

News report; Interview

David Addis reports on Alan Duncan MP’s resignation as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Health Secretary Brian Mawhinney after accusations he abused the right to buy policy on council houses. Includes...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Jimi Hendrix case re-opened (1993)

Genre

Interview; News report

Report on the re-opening of the inquiry into the death of rock star Jimi Hendrix in London. Speaking are Scotland Yard spokeswoman, Carol Buick(?); Kathy Etchingham, an ex-girlfriend of Hendrix; Monika...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Prison escort privatisation (1993)

Genre

Interview

David Addis interviews National Executive of the Prison Officers Association Terry McLaren following the death of 38-year-old Ernest Hogg while in custody of private Group 4 Court Services. McLaren fears...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

IRA ceasefire talks break down (1994)

Genre

News report; Speech

David Addis reports on the failure of a US peace delegation to Northern Ireland to reach an agreement with the IRA over a ceasefire. Talks broke down after the UK Government rejected any change over...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

John Major leadership crisis (1994)

Genre

News report; Press conference

David Addis reports as opinion polls among conservative MPs show many have lost confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister John Major. In his home in Huntingdon John Major speaks to invited press and...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Grimethorpe Colliery Band win championship (1992)

Genre

News report; Interview; Music; Speech

David Addis reports on the victory of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band at the National Brass Band Championship, held at the Royal Albert Hall. Backstage, he talks to members of the band, who dedicate the win to...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio