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38 results found for '"Design"' in Keywords.
Swedish bionic hand for disabled child (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
The unidentified mother of a disabled child describes how she contacted Charles Langley of the Evening News after seeing a BBC Tomorrow’s World programme on Swedish-designed bionic hands. Langley...
John Bury reaction to OBE (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Theatre Designer John Bury talks about his career, the National Theatre and receiving his OBE. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Murphy?).
London’s newer buildings (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with William Bell, Chairman of the Historic Building Committee on the Greater London Council, on listing London’s newer buildings to save them for future generations. Buildings include London Zoo...
Council housing in Bexley (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fred Palmer(?), London Borough of Bexley architect, on scheme giving tenants a say in the design of their council homes.
Smalley Road council houses (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on poor design and problems with coucil housing on the Smalley Road estate in London, with its poor ventilation and mould. Resident Frank Goscombe shows an unidentified male reporter around his house.
The London interview (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
This edition of The London Interview is with Alf Townsend, Cab Driver of the Year. Topics covered include the cost of taking a cab; tipping; routes and distances; public image; passengers’ eccentricities;...
Council housing flaws and tenant’s charter (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified - poss. a GLC member) about the poor state of council housing estates in London and architectural design flaws due to economic restraints. The interview comes...
Leicester Square pedestrianisation plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on plans to restrict traffic and extend the pedestrianisation of Leicester Square on the west side, with the support of the Leicester Square Association of local businesses. Male speaker and female...
Comet Airliner (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interviews about the groundbreaking Comet Airliner which is due to take its final flight. Male speakers and interviewer not identified.
Comet Airliner (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the early problems with the Comet Airliner which is due to take its final flight. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.