National Radio, US-led war against Iraq begins. 2003-03-20. 15:40-19:15

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2003
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30165
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Year
2003
Reference
30165
Media type
Audio
Item unavailable online
Categories
Radio airchecks
Radio programs
Sound recordings
Duration
01:20:00
Credits
RNZ Collection
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
Wilson, Mary
O’Brien, Terence, 1936-
ROBERTSON, Nic
WALSHE, Kerry Anne
MARKS, Simon
Clark, Helen, 1950-
MORT, Steve
Mowat, Wayne
United Nations
National Radio (N.Z.) (estab. 1986, closed 2007)

National Radio, 20.03.03.

03/58/01 3.40pm - 4pm.
Recording begins soon after an address by the United States president George W Bush confirming that American and British troops have begun military action against Iraq. In a Checkpoint Special, presenter Mary Wilson talks to:
Correspondent in Canberra, Kerry Anne Walshe, speaking about what's happening there, in light of the Australian troops involved.
International affairs expert & former NZ ambassador to the UN, Terence O'Brien.
06'40" Cross to parliament for statement by the prime minister, Helen Clark, who expresses "profound regret" that the UN weapons inspection and disarmament was not allowed to run its course. ENDS 09'15"
CNN correspondent in Baghdad Nic Robertson gave the first indication that the attack had begun. His report of hearing air raid sirens and anti-aircraft guns (heard in the background) is replayed.
Further discussion with Terence O'Brien on what will happen after the war.
15'20" BBC producer in Kuwait City, Caroline Elton talks about reaction there.
Chronological review of lead-up to the war on Iraq (Montage of newsmakers).

03/58/02
4pm News, including 30" cut of President Bush's address. (No other news topic). 04'20" Checkpoint Special continues - interviews with Washington correspondent Steve Mort;
07'45" Helen Clark ENDS 12'10"; Jordan correspondent Simon Marks; BBC correspondent in Baghdad, Rageh Omar; BBC defence correspondent Paul Adams (on the weaponry used).
Terence O'Brien again. Wrap of main events before end of the Checkpoint Special 29'15".
Normal programming resumes - In Touch with NZ with Wayne Mowat.