LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Dec 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:20:08

Description

Decision Makers, presented by Judith Dawson. Looking at issues surrounding the planned Channel Tunnel, a permanent road and/or rail link between England and France. Traces the history of the idea, and considers the three proposals submitted. Also addresses concerns such as environmental damage, technical complexities, the tight timescale and damage to the ferry industry. Contributions from Sir Nicholas Henderson, Channel Tunnel Group; Robin Biggam, EuroRoute; James Sherwood, Channel Expressway; Conservative MP Jonathan Aitken, Kent; David Marshall MP, Transport Commission member; John Potter, Flexilink Group; Keith Speed, ex-Tory minister; Ian Mitchell, Countryside Commission. Peter Spencer and Richard Dallyn also credited. Engineer: Heather Branwell.

Contributors

Peter Spencer; Judith Dawson; Heather Branwell; Keith Speed; Nicholas Henderson; Richard Dallyn; Robin Biggam; James Sherwood; Jonathan Aitken; David Marshall; John Potter; Ian Mitchell

Keywords

Margaret Thatcher; UK; International relations; France; Francois Mitterrand; Railway services; Channel tunnels; Ferries; Environmental conservation; Human activities effects; Tunnelling

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