Transcript of an interview with Martin McGuinness, vice president of Sinn Fein, by John Humphrys for BBC On the Record on 26 March 1995. On 10 May Martin McGuinness held talks with Michael Ancram, then Political Development Minister at the Northern Ireland Office, the first official meeting of Sinn Fein and the British government in twenty-three years. In this interview McGuinness discusses the potential significance of the meeting for the progression of the peace process. On the Record was BBC's flagship political programme.Date of Release/Broadcast: 26 March 1995Name of First Interviewee: Martin McGuinnessRole at time of Interview: Vice president of Sinn FéinInterviewer: John HumphrysPurpose: NewsMedia: TranscriptCopyright: © BBC On the RecordLink: Read the transcriptProgramme/Book/Article: BBC On The RecordTime Period covered: 1995Key Individuals: Martin McGuinness, Michael Ancram, Ken MaginnisKey Words: Sinn Fein, all-party talks, decommissioning, demilitarisation, ceasefire, IRA, loyalist paramilitary, South Africa, Middle East, British army