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  1. Washington mayor arrested on drugs charges (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Vox pop

    Nick Peters reports on the arrest of Washington DC mayor Marion Barry on drugs charges of cocaine possession after an FBI sting, how his career has constantly been attacked with allegations of drugs and...

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  2. Washington mayor on his drugs charges (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference; Special

    Nick Peters reports on the first public appearance of Washington DC mayor, Marion Barry, after his arrest on drugs charges including possession of cocaine. Includes extracts of his press statement where he...

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  3. Calls for a minister for London (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on calls by leader of Westminster City Council Dame Shirley Porter for Government to create a new ministerial role specifically for London. Leader of the Labour Association of London Authorities...

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  4. Mayor of Washington charged and steps down (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Washington correspondent Nick Peters reports on Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, who is currently on trial on drugs and perjury charges having been addicted to alcohol and cocaine. Barry will not be...

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  5. Role of Lord Mayor of London (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    New Lord Mayor for London interviewed on his role ( in 1990 this was very much a ceremonial role) including visits to other European countries to represent London but not getting involved in politics....

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  6. Hugh Bidwell on London Tourist Board appointment (1992)

    Genre
    Interview

    Emma Howard interviews ex-Lord Mayor, Sir Hugh Bidwell, about his new role as Chairman of the London Tourist Board. He speaks about the challenges of his appointment during an economic recession and...

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  7. Francis McWilliams on becoming Lord Mayor (1992)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sir Francis McWilliams talks to Sacha Van Straten about becoming Lord Mayor of London. He talks about how he progressed to the position and the gravity of the office. He talks about the future and the Lord...

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  8. John Major speaks at Lord Mayor’s banquet (1992)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Interview

    Mark Phillips reports on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Lord Mayor of London’s banquet. John Major moved away from tradition by discussing home affairs as well as foreign affairs. Labour leader John...

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  9. McWilliams and Clarke meet with Prime Minister (1993)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Following the IRA bombing of the City of London’s financial district, the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Francis McWilliams, and Home Secretary, Kenneth Clarke give a small press conference, having just...

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  10. Sir Francis McWilliams on his retirement as Lord Mayor (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Sir Francis McWilliams, standing down from the position of Lord Mayor of London. He talks about his year in post, including the destinations he has visited on diplomatic duty, and the...

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