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William Rodgers on motorcycle safety campaign (1977)
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- Interview
William (Bill) Rodgers, Labour Secretary of State for Transport, on launching his campaign for improved motorcycle safety and testing. Male interviewer not identified.
Road inquiries measures (1978)
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- Interview
Interview with Andrew Warren, Movement for London, on introductions introduced by Transport Secretary, William (Bill) Rodgers, to make road inquiries easier. Sound level low.
London docks talks stall (1978)
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- Interview; News report
Report on the inconclusive talks between unions, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the government on PLA proposals to close the Royal Upper docks and reduce the workforce to ensure commercial viability....
George Stern on Archway inquiry abandonment (1978)
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- Interview
George Stern, a barrister and member of the Archway Bypass protest campaign, on the abandonment of a public inquiry into a new Archway bypass. Includes his views on the Department for Transport, whether the...
Bill Rodgers on Michael Foot becoming Labour leader (1980)
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- Interview
Telephone interview with opposition defence spokesman William (Bill) Rodgers after the election of Michael Foot as Labour Party leader, on the likelihood of himself being included in the new shadow cabinet....
William Rodgers on sacking (1980)
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- Interview
Interview with Labour MP William (Bill) Rodgers following his sacking as opposition defence spokesman by new Labour Party leader Michael Foot. Male interviewer not identified.
Labour conference - William Rodgers on leadership (1980)
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- Interview
Interview with Labour defence spokesman William (Bill) Rodgers, following the 1980 Labour Party conference in Blackpool, about the possibility of his standing for the party leadership. Male interviewer not...
Leon Brittan guests on talk show (1980)
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- Advertisement; Phone-in; News bulletin; Interview; Talk show
Vivian White presents a phone-in programme discussing left-handedness; the government proposal to legalise CB radios; letter from David Steel, Liberal Party leader offering a coalition with the Labour Party;...
SDP launch in London (1981)
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- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report from the launch at the Connaught Rooms in London of the new Social Democratic Party (SDP). Speakers include: William (Bill) Rodgers; Shirley Williams; Dr David Owen. Female reporter not identified...
Rebels meet over possible new party (1981)
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- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on the meeting of Labour politicians Bill Rodgers, Dr David Owen, Shirley Williams and Roy Jenkins as rumours increase that they plan to break away from the Labour Party and form a new centre party....