Rob Osborne ReportsWhat happens when you dig up 70 years of iconic British television history? You get an absolute goldmine of rare archival gems, unbelievable celebrity stories, and a massive dose of nostalgia!
In this special feature, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to look back at the legendary stars who shaped our screens. From a rare interview with a 17-year-old Catherine Zeta-Jones sharing her Hollywood dreams, to a brilliant "exclusive" encounter with Dame Shirley Bassey, we are diving deep into the ITV archive.
Plus, watch our hosts go head-to-head in a chaotic 80s and 90s TV theme tune quiz - and wait until you hear the mind-blowing secret hidden inside the Inspector Morse theme song!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Celebrating 70 Years of ITV Wales 1:18 - Dame Shirley Bassey’s "Exclusive" Interview Secret 3:52 - Rare 1980s Footage of a Teenage Catherine Zeta-Jones 6:07 - The Ultimate ITV Trivia Quiz 8:44 - The Insane "Stars in Their Eyes" Masterclass 10:30 - Cilla Black: The Queen of Saturday Night TV 12:14 - Guess the Theme Tune Quiz! 13:43 - The Hidden Morse Code in Inspector Morse 14:20 - Do You Remember CITV's "Woof"? 15:15 - Final Thoughts & Popcorn Reminiscing
Which of these classic shows or theme tunes brought back the most memories for you? Let us know in the comments! #ITV70 #Throwback #TVHistory #TheRewind
Can You Guess These Classic 80s & 90s TV Theme Tunes?Rob Osborne Reports2025-04-06 | What happens when you dig up 70 years of iconic British television history? You get an absolute goldmine of rare archival gems, unbelievable celebrity stories, and a massive dose of nostalgia!
In this special feature, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to look back at the legendary stars who shaped our screens. From a rare interview with a 17-year-old Catherine Zeta-Jones sharing her Hollywood dreams, to a brilliant "exclusive" encounter with Dame Shirley Bassey, we are diving deep into the ITV archive.
Plus, watch our hosts go head-to-head in a chaotic 80s and 90s TV theme tune quiz - and wait until you hear the mind-blowing secret hidden inside the Inspector Morse theme song!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Celebrating 70 Years of ITV Wales 1:18 - Dame Shirley Bassey’s "Exclusive" Interview Secret 3:52 - Rare 1980s Footage of a Teenage Catherine Zeta-Jones 6:07 - The Ultimate ITV Trivia Quiz 8:44 - The Insane "Stars in Their Eyes" Masterclass 10:30 - Cilla Black: The Queen of Saturday Night TV 12:14 - Guess the Theme Tune Quiz! 13:43 - The Hidden Morse Code in Inspector Morse 14:20 - Do You Remember CITV's "Woof"? 15:15 - Final Thoughts & Popcorn Reminiscing
Which of these classic shows or theme tunes brought back the most memories for you? Let us know in the comments! #ITV70 #Throwback #TVHistory #TheRewindWales & Westminster: Burnham is a poor mans Rhun ap Iorwerth.Rob Osborne Reports2026-09-23 | Welcome to Wales & Westminster, the podcast that follows the stories linking Cardiff Bay and SW1. Presented by Welsh broadcaster Rob Osborne and former Westminster special adviser Laura Emily Dunn.
In this edition former BBC correspondent and Director of Communications for Boris Johnson, Guto Harri joins us and he doesn't hold back.
In this episode:
* Has the shine come off Reform, and can new Welsh leader Helen Jenner take on Plaid Cymru on its own ground? * Rhun ap Iorwerth and Andy Burnham: plenty of energy, but is anything actually changing? * Why Guto thinks Wales can't fix its economy while civil servants aren't in the office * What the Welsh Conservatives should do to stand out * The future of Welsh media, and why politicians should be "slightly scared" of journalists
Subscribe for more.Welcome to Wales & WestminsterRob Osborne Reports2026-09-23 | Welcome to Wales and Westminster a new regular podcast presented by Welsh broadcaster Rob Osborne and former Westminster special advisor Laura Emily Dunn.Is Andy Burnham just a poor mans Rhun ap Iorwerth?Rob Osborne Reports2026-09-23 | Guto Harri, former BBC correspondent and Director of Communications for Boris Johnson, joins the first episode of the Wales & Westminster podcast. He says Rhun ap Iorwerth had the "vibe" before Andy Burnham did. But has anything actually changed?
🎙️ Presented by Rob Osborne and Laura Emily Dunn
#Shorts #WalesAndWestminster #WelshPolitics #Senedd #AndyBurnham #RhunApIorwerth #GutoHarriFishguard, Wales: Exploring Pembrokeshire’s Most Underrated TownRob Osborne Reports2026-09-20 | Stepping off a cruise ship or planning a trip to West Wales?
Fishguard (Abergwaun) is often overlooked, but this gorgeous Pembrokeshire town is packed with incredible history, stunning coastal views, and independent local gems.
In this video, we explore the historic upper town-home to the legendary story of Jemima Nicholas and the last invasion of Great Britain in 1797, before heading down to Lower Fishguard, the picturesque harbor village where Dylan Thomas’s Under Milkwood was filmed starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Plus, we finish up with a coffee and cake stop at the local yacht club cafe.
Whether you're visiting by car, walking the coastal path, or stopping by on a UK cruise itinerary, here is everything you need to know about visiting Fishguard.
📍 Locations Mentioned:
Fishguard Town Square & Murals
The Royal Oak (Site of the 1797 Peace Treaty)
Lower Fishguard & The Ship Inn
Fishguard Yacht Club Cafe
If you enjoyed this walk around Pembrokeshire, make sure to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments: would you visit Fishguard?Rob Osborne | Event Host, Moderator & Conference Chair ShowreelRob Osborne Reports2026-08-11 | A snapshot of live event hosting, panel moderation, and broadcast media appearances featuring award-winning journalist and presenter Rob Osborne.
Whether guiding high stakes conversations with senior leaders, facilitating audience interaction at major festivals, or keeping large scale conferences on track, Rob brings broadcast-grade authority, warmth, and sharp journalistic insight to every stage.
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Why did communities that received significant EU funding choose to vote Leave? In this 2016 flashback, we look at the political climate, the economic frustrations, and the key reasons behind the Welsh Brexit vote.The Day 100 Years of Political History Was DestroyedRob Osborne Reports2026-06-23 | This is the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of the most cataclysmic election in modern Welsh history. After more than a century of uninterrupted electoral dominance, Welsh Labour has suffered a devastating defeat, winning just 9 seats.
Go inside the ITV Wales newsroom as the shocking results roll in, including the historic moment First Minister Eluned Morgan loses her own seat. Featuring raw, unfiltered interviews with the new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, Reform UK Wales leader Dan Thomas on their massive 34-seat surge, and Labour's interim leader Ken Skates on how the party lost its connection to the working class.
0:00 - Introduction: A New Era for Wales 1:17 - Election Morning: The Ballots Open 3:00 - Live on Air: The Newsroom Braces for Impact 4:09 - The Reform UK Surge Unleashed 5:55 - The Moment First Minister Eluned Morgan Loses Her Seat 7:33 - Saturday: Plaid Cymru Takes the Steps of the Senedd 10:15 - Returning to Tredegar: The Birthplace of the NHS Defects 13:23 - Tuesday: Rhun ap Iorwerth is Crowned First Minister 15:33 - Ken Skates: "We Lost Connection with the Public" 16:15 - Dan Thomas: Reform Holds the Balance of Power 18:36 - Westminster Chaos Distracts the Rebuild 21:00 - "Change or Die": The Future of Welsh PoliticsRob Osborne Showreel | TV Broadcaster, Event Host & CommentatorRob Osborne Reports2026-05-04 | Looking for an experienced, versatile, and engaging broadcaster or host for your next project or event?
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Best known for his current and past work with ITV, Rob has fronted some of the longest-running current affairs shows on British television. He is a highly versatile broadcaster who specialises in finding the "light and shade" in the news, navigating everything from live breaking stories and long-form documentaries to sensitive, human-interest features.
A trusted authority on screen, Rob is renowned for his forensic political interviewing and insightful Royal commentary. His broad expertise spans UK and Welsh politics, society, identity, and the media, making complex public issues accessible and engaging for national audiences.
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#RobOsborne #TVPresenter #ITV #AwardWinningJournalist #Broadcaster #PoliticalCommentator #RoyalCommentator #CurrentAffairs #UKPolitics #Journalism #ShowreelInside the UK’s Legal Cannabis CafeRob Osborne Reports2026-01-05 | This looks like a café in Newport, Wales 🌿 But it’s actually part of the UK’s legal medical cannabis system.
The use of medically prescribed cannabis is rising fast — quietly, lawfully, and with very little public understanding.
Everything here operates within the law.
I went behind the scenes to see how it works, who it’s for, and why this part of healthcare is growing largely out of sight.
#MedicalCannabis #UKHealth #CannabisUK #YouTubeShorts #BehindTheScenes #WalesExplained #HealthJournalismJason’s Story | Inside Hospice CareRob Osborne Reports2026-01-05 | This film follows the work of a hospice in Newport — in the hospice itself and out in the community.
Jason had Down syndrome and was nearing the end of his life. He and his family allowed cameras in to share their experience of end-of-life care.
What it shows is dignity, compassion, and extraordinary humanity.
This is Jason’s story.
#HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #DownSyndrome #CommunityCare #HumanStories #CurrentAffairsAre people ditching “skinny jabs” because of the cost?Rob Osborne Reports2026-01-05 | After the Christmas binge, lots of people are thinking about weight-loss injections.
But with prices rising, are “skinny jabs” already out of reach for many?
I’ve been looking into the costs — and the reality is more complicated than it sounds.Event Host & Conference Presenter Showreel | Rob OsborneRob Osborne Reports2026-01-05 | Looking for a confident, engaging and trusted event host?
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Bell is no stranger to Westminster. A former Director of Policy for Labour and ex-head of the Resolution Foundation think tank, he’s now MP for Swansea West - tipped by some to be a future Chancellor.
In this film, you’ll see a different side of the man now at the heart of Labour’s economic plans.Shock as Senior Conservative Defects to Reform UKRob Osborne Reports2025-07-29 | A senior Welsh Conservative has defected to Reform UK but what does it mean for the party, and for the next Senedd election?
Rob Osborne breaks down the defection of Laura Anne Jones, former Conservative MS as she joins Nigel Farage Reform UK.Farage: I’m coming for WalesRob Osborne Reports2025-05-15 | Nigel Farage says Wales is his top priority ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. Big words from the Reform UK leader but what’s the plan?
Catch the full story on Sharp End, streaming now on ITVX.
#Wales #Politics #Farage #ReformUK #Senedd2026 #SharpEnd #ITVX #News #CardiffBay🚨 Support for Labour COLLAPSES in heartlandRob Osborne Reports2025-05-06 | A dramatic new opinion poll lands just one year before the 2026 Senedd election, shaking up the political landscape.
📊 Plaid Cymru and Reform UK are on the rise 📉 The Conservatives face collapse — and Labour can't afford to be complacent
What does this mean for Wales, and what happens next? Rob Osborne breaks it down.
#Wales #Senedd2026 #WelshPolitics #PlaidCymru #ReformUK #Conservatives #OpinionPoll #WelshNews #UKPolitics #RobOsborneReportsWill William Be the Last Prince of Wales?Rob Osborne Reports2025-04-17 | With the accession of King Charles III, the UK underwent a massive transition - but what does the future hold for the monarchy's relationship with Wales? While King Charles spent over 60 years navigating a deeply complex relationship with the nation, Prince William now steps into the role under intense scrutiny.
From the controversial 1969 investiture and historical protests to modern debates over whether the title should even exist, this documentary explores the emotional, political, and cultural undercurrents facing the Royal Family in a modern Wales. Will Prince George ever claim the title, or is the era of the Prince of Wales coming to an end?
Featuring archival material, sharp political insight, and voices from communities across Wales.
#CharlesIII #Wales #Cymru #PrinceOfWales #Monarchy #WelshHistory #RoyalFamily #Documentary #UKPoliticsTourism Tax in Wales: Fair Fee or Holiday Killer?Rob Osborne Reports2025-04-17 | A new tourism tax could soon be introduced in Wales - but how do people feel about it?
ITV Correspondent Rob Osborne hits the seafront to hear from those at the heart of the debate: hotel and guesthouse owners who rely on tourism to survive, and visitors who might soon be asked to pay more for their stay.
Is it a small price to support local services – or a risk to an industry already under pressure?
🎥 Join Rob as he explores the case for and against the “visitor levy” in one of Wales’ most popular destinations.
#Wales #TourismTax #RobOsborne #WelshNews #ITVWales #mumbles #WelshTourism #VisitorLevy #Hoteliers #TourismDebateWhy Wasn’t Port Talbot Steel Nationalised?Rob Osborne Reports2025-04-16 | The UK government is now considering nationalising British Steel to protect jobs in Scunthorpe. But when the blast furnaces closed in Port Talbot, costing 2,800 jobs, nationalisation was never on the table. In this television report, I explore the growing questions over fairness, steel strategy, and the future of Welsh industry.Clydach ValeRob Osborne Reports2025-04-03 | Clydach Vale, Blaenclydach, Cwm Clydach in the Rhondda🚨 BREAKING: National Museum Cardiff Closes Indefinitely 🚨Rob Osborne Reports2025-02-02 | National Museum Cardiff has shut its doors to the public until further notice due to building maintenance and health and safety concerns.
No timeline has been given for reopening
#BreakingNews #Cardiff #NationalMuseum #WalesNewsThis Man Will Change Your Perspective on Life!Rob Osborne Reports2025-02-01 | Is this the most incredible man in the world? 🤯 Meet Wales’ Owen Filer—his energy, wisdom, and kindness defy expectations! ❤️ Guess his age before you check the comments—you won’t believe it! Drop a message below, and he just might see it! 👇 #InspiringStories #OwenFiler #MustWatch #Wales #Legend #Inspiration #AgeIsJustANumber #LifeGoals #PositiveVibes #AmazingPeople #FeelGood #Heartwarming #BestMan #Unbelievable #HealthyLiving #KindnessMatters #Storytelling20mph Limit: Life Saving or a Mistake? 🚦Rob Osborne Reports2025-02-01 | 🚗💨 Wales’ 20mph speed limit- success or setback? New data shows around 100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on 20mph and 30mph roads in the year since the 20mph default speed limit was introduced. Should the default 20mph limit stay or go? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ #Wales #20mph #SpeedLimit #Transport #WalesNews #DrivingDebate #Policy #HaveYourSayShould we rejoin the EU? #brexit #eu #europe #debateRob Osborne Reports2025-01-31 | It's been five years since the UK left the EU. Looking back, was it the right call? Should we stay out or rejoin? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 🇬🇧🇪🇺 #Brexit #EU #Politics #UK #BrexitAnniversary #ShouldWeRejoin #UKPolitics #DebateCould Reform UK Shake Up Welsh Politics?Rob Osborne Reports2025-01-30 | Could Reform UK and Nigel Farage make big gains in Wales? 📊 With polls showing their support rising, and Plaid Cymru also eyeing opportunities, voters seem to be looking for alternatives. With the 2026 elections approaching, all eyes are on Wales! 👀 🇬🇧 #Wales #Politics #ReformUK #PlaidCymru #Elections2026 #seneddRob Osborne | Presenter | Journalist | Event HostRob Osborne Reports2025-01-29 | Rob Osborne | Presenter | Journalist | Event Host
An award winning journalist, presenter, and event host with extensive experience in live broadcasting, political analysis, and storytelling. As the presenter of Sharp End and National Correspondent for ITV Cymru Wales, I specialise in breaking major stories, interviewing high profile figures, and delivering compelling content.
This showreel showcases my work, highlighting my ability to present with clarity, authority, and personality.
For enquiries, contact: mrrobosborne@gmail.comThis Forgotten Reporter’s Life Sound Like a Hollywood MovieRob Osborne Reports2025-01-10 | What if a single reporter flew on a terrifying 1943 bombing raid over Berlin, witnessed some of WWII's darkest moments, stumbled into an Italian castle to find a stolen Botticelli masterpiece, and then started a TV station with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor?
Meet Wynford Vaughan-Thomas - the extraordinary broadcast legend that history almost forgot.
In this video, we dive into the National Library of Wales archives to uncover his original radio transcripts, look back at his legendary, fierce television clashes on "The Dragon Has Two Tongues," and explore why this masterclass broadcaster deserves to be a household name today.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Fierce 1980s TV Clash: "The Dragon Has Two Tongues" 0:41 - Who was Wynford Vaughan-Thomas? 2:04 - Growing Up in Swansea with Dylan Thomas 2:37 - Terrifying: The 1943 Berlin Bombing Raid Live From a Lancaster Bomber 3:59 - Witnessing History: The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen 4:24 - Finding a Million-Dollar Stolen Botticelli on the Italian Front Line 5:17 - Starting a TV Network with Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor 6:23 - Radical Left vs. The Establishment: The Ultimate History Debate 8:33 - The Lasting Legacy of a Forgotten Legend
If those 1980s history debates happened today, these guys would be selling out the O2 arena with the world's biggest podcast.
What part of Wynford's life surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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#WWIIHistory #RetroTV #BroadcastingLegends #WelshHistory #TheDragonHasTwoTongues #HistoricalDocumentaryLife tips from a 105 year old!Rob Osborne Reports2024-11-15 | Meet Owen Filer, the 105-year-old who’s mastered the art of modern living. From staying active to embracing kindness, his timeless wisdom will inspire you to live life to the fullest. In this video, Owen shares his tips on thriving in a fast-paced world—spoiler alert: it’s simpler than you think! Watch now for a dose of humour, heart, and practical advice from a man who’s seen it all. 🕰️✨ #ModernLife #LifeTips #Wisdom #AgingGracefully #inspirationLove your animalsRob Osborne Reports2024-11-12 | The RSPCA is 200 years old and helping animals. Learn how they’re fighting cruelty and what you can do to show more love and protect animals.
#CatLife #DogLife #InstaCats #InstaDogs #CatsOfTheWorld #DogsOfTheWorld #PawsAndClaws #PetParents #CatsRule #DogsRule #FurryCompanions #WhiskerWednesday #PuppyLove #KittyCuddles #BarkAndPurr #FurFamily #MeowMonday #WoofWednesday #PetsOfInstagram #FourLeggedFriends #LoveAnimals #ProtectOurPets #AdoptDontShop #CatsOfInstagram #DogsOfInstagram #RSPCA200 #AnimalRescue #PetLovers #FurryFriends #StopAnimalCruelty #DogLovers #CatLovers #AnimalsNeedUs #RescueIsBest #ProtectPawsMeet the world’s youngest old man!Rob Osborne Reports2024-11-10 | Owen Filer charms with humor and warmth—and looks decades younger than he actually is! Be inspired by his spirit. #OwenFiler #AgelessCharm #Inspiring #FeelGood #wales #cwmbran #news #laughCan Nigel Farage & Reform UK Make Waves in Wales After Trumps Win? #trump #farage #politics #walesRob Osborne Reports2024-11-09 | ...The King and Wales: Profile of Charles IIIRob Osborne Reports2022-09-17 | He held the title of Prince of Wales longer than anyone else.
This is the, sometimes complex story, of a relationship between the King and Wales.Death of Queen Elizabeth II: September 11 2022Rob Osborne Reports2022-09-11 | A historic day for Wales as the first Welsh royal proclamation is made at a major ceremony in Cardiff. The proclamation was also read around the villages, towns and cities of Wales.Death of Queen Elizabeth II: September 10 2022Rob Osborne Reports2022-09-10 | As the royal proclamation is made in London, a 21-gun salute is fired in Cardiff.
Tomorrow, September 11th, Wales would hold its first formal ceremony at Cardiff Castle.Queen Elizabeth II: The Welsh Obituary (1926-2022)Rob Osborne Reports2022-09-10 | A look back at the enduring relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and the nation of Wales throughout her historic 70-year reign.
Each part of the United Kingdom had their own links with and stories about Elizabeth II. It was during the second Elizabethan age that Wales came of age.
When it began, Wales had no capital. When it ended, Wales had its own parliament. The 70-year era witnessed nothing short of a national revolution in Wales.
This obituary explores the milestones, the royal visits, and the evolving identity of a nation alongside its monarch.
What are your memories of the Queen's visits to Wales? Share your thoughts and historical reflections in the comments below.Treorchy Primary meet the RoyalsRob Osborne Reports2022-07-08 | ...The Last Great Welsh Pit Disaster: Cambrian Colliery (1965)Rob Osborne Reports2022-04-12 | On May 17, 1965, the tight-knit mining community of Clydach Vale in the Rhondda Valley was forever changed. A devastating firedamp (methane) explosion ripped through the Pentre Seam of the Cambrian Colliery, claiming the lives of 31 miners and injuring 15 others.
At a time when large-scale mining tragedies were thought to be a thing of the past, the blast sent shockwaves through South Wales. It would become the last major deep underground coal mining disaster in the region. An inquiry later attributed the explosion to poor ventilation and an electrical spark, ruling it the result of "poor pit practice."
In this 50th-anniversary retrospective, we hear a harrowing firsthand account from a man who survived the tragedy. He shares his memories of that fateful Monday, the eerie silence that fell over the community, and how the disaster reshaped his life and the Rhondda Valleys forever.General Election 2019 South Wales ValleysRob Osborne Reports2022-04-12 | ...Tonypandy The lady with the LampRob Osborne Reports2022-04-12 | ...Clydach Vale Welsh Workingmans club (Top Club)Rob Osborne Reports2022-04-12 | ...The Man Who Saved Labour, But Lost Everything ElseRob Osborne Reports2022-03-28 | For nearly a decade, Neil Kinnock led the UK Labour Party through its most turbulent era. From fighting the far-left Militant tendency to navigating the bitter 1984 miners' strike, his legacy is far more complex than just "the man who almost made it to Number 10." In this intimate documentary marking his 80th birthday, Kinnock and those closest to him reflect on his political battles, his narrow 1992 election defeat, and his deeply personal fight against his wife Glennis's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
0:00 - Introduction: Kinnock at 80 2:25 - Growing up in the Welsh Valleys 6:15 - Taking over a broken Labour Party 8:00 - The 1984 Miners' Strike & Arthur Scargill 12:15 - The Infamous 1985 Militant Speech 16:15 - The Brutal 1992 General Election 19:00 - Neil & Glennis: A 60-Year Love Story & The Fight Against Alzheimer'sFlashback: A Time Capsule of the First UK LockdownRob Osborne Reports2022-03-27 | A moment in time we hope to never repeat, but one we must never forget. In March 2020, life as we knew it ground to a sudden halt.
In this observational short film, we step back into those surreal first days of the national UK lockdown. Travelling through three distinct locations, we witness the eerie, unsettling quiet that fell over the country:
The City: Bustling city streets, now completely deserted. The silence is so profound you can hear the birds singing in the centre of town.
The Town: Daily life brought to a standstill. Shops boarded up and the few people out wearing unfamiliar masks.
The Village: How tight-knit communities adapted to the sudden isolation of the new normal.
This is a raw, look at a pivotal piece of modern history. Share your experiences in the comments below.Wales This Week: Drugs - The Next Epidemic?Rob Osborne Reports2022-03-27 | Investigation into the street drug Spice and the impact it has had on Wrexham in north Wales.Sharp End: Following the First MinisterRob Osborne Reports2022-03-23 | What is it like leading a country during a global pandemic? Sharp End goes behind the scenes with the Welsh First Minister Mark DrakefordThe Speech That Derailed Joe Biden in 1987 (Neil Kinnock Reflects)Rob Osborne Reports2022-03-23 | In 1987, Senator Joe Biden's first run for the US Presidency came to a sudden halt following a high-profile plagiarism scandal. The source? British Labour Party Leader, Neil Kinnock.
During a debate, Biden lifted heavy portions of Kinnock's famous "Thousand Generations" speech without giving credit. The resulting media storm forced Biden to drop out of the 1988 Democratic primary race.
Decades later, in the run-up to the 2020 US Presidential election, Neil Kinnock sat down to reflect on the infamous speech, the fallout, and his thoughts on the man who would eventually become the 46th President of the United States.The Welsh towns which could become citiesRob Osborne Reports2021-10-12 | Wrexham and Merthyr are two Welsh towns.
But both are thinking of applying to become a city.
The people though have mixed feelings about it.Lord John Morris: The Last Surviving Member of Harold Wilsons CabinetRob Osborne Reports2021-06-07 | An interview with the last surviving member of Harold Wilson's cabinet Lord John Morris. He's served three Prime Ministers - Wilson, Callaghan and Blair.
He was the Welsh Secretary who tried to persuade Wales to adopt devolution and is a Knight of the Order of the Garter.
Still active in the House of Lords he reflects on his career and the future in this interview for ITV Wales.
Thanks to the ITV Wales Archive at the National Library of Wales and the House of LordsClydach Vale in heavy snowRob Osborne Reports2020-11-16 | Clydach Vale in the rare heavy "red warning" snow in 2013