Bank of Credit and Commerce International scandal

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

The Bank of Credit and Commerce International scandal is heightened when Mr Major dares Mr Kinnock to use the word "liar" in the House of Commons.

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Fri 26 Jul 199121:00
BBC Radio 4

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