Queen Elizabeth II and Sydney 2000 Olympics

Title

Queen Elizabeth II and Sydney 2000 Olympics

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music; Phone-in

TX Date

24 Sep 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:04:01

Description

Report on whether Queen Elizabeth II will open the 2000 summer Olympic Games in Sydney Australia as Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating wants the country declared a republic by 2001 as Manchester loses its bid. Speakers are Australia Republic Advisory Committee spokesman Malcolm Turnbull; British middle distance runner Matthew Yates; LBC presenter Richard Littlejohn with unidentified male phone-in caller; actress Julie Goodyear; unidentified Australians celebrating the Sydney bid win. Peter Deeley reports. Music played is Always Look on the Bright Side of Life from film The Life of Brian. For Angela Rippon FM Drivetime show. On LBC Newstalk.

Contributors

Peter Deeley; Richard Littlejohn; Julie Goodyear; Malcolm Turnbull; Matthew Yates; LBC Newstalk

Keywords

Australia; Sport; Sports competitions; UK; Athletics; Manchester; Queen Elizabeth II; Royal visits; Olympic games; Monarchy; Sydney; Drivetime (radio programme)

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