Transcript of an interview with David Trimble, leader of the UUP, by John Humphrys for the BBC On the Record on 8 March 1998. With time running out for agreement to be reached at the all-party talks, Trimble reiterates his belief that Sinn Féin should not have been allowed to participate. In response to Humphrys suggestion that there were positive noises Trimble says he wishes people were more realistic. He discloses that the Ulster Unionist Party have been in talks with the Irish government regarding Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution. On the Record was BBC's flagship political programme.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 8 March 1998
Name of First Interviewee: David Trimble
Role at time of Interview: Leader of the UUP
Interviewer: John Humphrys
Purpose: News
Media: Transcript
Copyright: © BBC On the Record
Link: Read the transcript
Programme/Book/Article: BBC On the Record
Time Period covered: 1998
Key Individuals: David Trimble, Gerry Adams, Mo Mowlam
Key Words: Articles 2 and 3, North-South bodies, Sunningdale, all-party talks, Sinn Féin