On 31 August 1994, the IRA announced a 'complete cessation of military operations' - a key step in the peace process, as it led to the framework being set up for the talks which eventually produced the Good Friday Agreement. Although the ceasefire was called off in February 1996 (and reinstated in July 1997), it was a pivotal event.
The news was announced just after 11 AM on Wednesday 31 August 1994. This is BBC One's coverage. With no dedicated news channel, the BBC broke into programming with a 'News Report' lasting 40 minutes and replacing the scheduled episode of 'Quincy'. Justin Webb was the newsreader on duty.
How do you pronounce 'cessation' again, Justin?
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