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40 results found for '"Gases"' in Keywords.
BOC strikes (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Head of the British Oxygen Company, Dr Graham Winfield, describes the background of the strikes that are now being carried out by his company. He confirms the need for the gas by companies, but claims...
A noxious gas stank in Berkeley Square (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Fireman Paul Dempsey gives an interview after attending a chemical leak in Berkeley Square in central London. As yet the Fire service are still speculating over the cause and the origin of the chemical. 21...
Ian Murray on Paris riots (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Reporter Ian Murray describes scenes of rioting in Paris, caused by high levels of unemployment. Police use tear gas to clear the crowds.
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates London’s sewage system. In the first part Manager of Thames Water’s Metropolitan Public Health Division, Les...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates the workings of London’s sewage system. Tours Beckton Sewage Treatment Works with Manager Stan Cooke(?). Then goes...
Official documents show WWII gas plans (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the release of official documents showing the proposed use of poisoned gas in the Second World War by the allied forces. Female interviewer not identified.
Zimbabwe independence celebrations (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech; Music
Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury during Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe as riot police use tear gas interrupting a concert by Bob Marley and The Wailers. Includes introduction and start...
Brixton riots - call for police protection (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jim Jardine, Chairman of the Police Federation, on the need for protective equipment for police in any future riots following disturbances in Brixton, South London (11/04/81) and on police...
Whitelaw Commons statement on Toxteth and Southall riots (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Commons statement by Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw on the weekend’s riots in Toxteth and Southall, including pledging full support for the police to take action where necessary to suppress the...
Parliamentary response to Toxteth and Southall riots (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on Parliamentary debate following the riots in Toxteth, Liverpool and Southall, London this weekend. Includes statement by Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw; speeches by shadow Home Secretary...