LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Dismissal at BBC causes industrial dispute

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Mar 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:10

Description

Interview with Tony Hearn, Association of Broadcasting Staff (ABS), on industrial action at the BBC following the dismissal of a worker named John Ryan over a disciplinary matter (he was alleged to have assaulted a manager). Male interviewer not identified.

Further information

The Guardian (12/03/79), p. 28

Contributors

Tony Hearn

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; ABS; BBC; Broadcasting; Dismissal from employment; Broadcasting personnel; John Ryan

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