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88 results found for '"Hotels"' in Keywords.

  • Chris Morten reports on Rhodesian rocket targets (1977)

    Genre
    News report

    Chris Morten reports on the recent rocket attack on a Rhodesian sightseeing plane and a mortar attack on a hotel in the country. He considers the ramifications of the attacks.

  • Charlie Chaplin tribute (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; Obituary

    Miss Isobel Ian, manageress of a Scottish hotel, talks about the late Charlie Chaplin’s family holidays there, 1971-1973. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Dorchester Hotel design (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with architect Sam Lloyd on the design of Dorchester Hotel in London following its granting of a preservation order. His grandfather (Owen Williams?) designed the hotel. Female interviewer not...

  • Middle East peace talks in Kent (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Paul Beard reports on the opening of international Middle East peace talks in the UK at Leeds Castle in Kent. Includes interview with local hotelier, Chris Ayre(?).

  • Workers strike at Claridge’s Hotel (1978)

    Genre
    Vox pop

    Striking members of staff at Claridge’s, London, on their dissatisfaction with working conditions at the hotel, and Mayfair residents’ support for their cause. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Claridge’s Hotel strike (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Vox pop

    Report on a strike by staff at Claridge’s Hotel, London, and its effect on the lunch service, by a dining reporter. Unidentified striking workers discuss their reasons for striking. Male reporter not...

  • Claridge’s strike update (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Striking Claridge’s employee John Banks discusses the reasons for the strike at the London hotel, and union support for the dispute. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Claridge’s strike update (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Suzy(?) Ord(?), a member of the management of Claridge’s Hotel, London, on the effect of industrial action on the running of the hotel. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Claridge’s pickets gain TUC support (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Striking Claridge’s employee John Banks on the reasons for the strike at the London hotel (including the dismissal of union shop steward Richard Elvidge, and its support by the Trades Union Congress. Male...

  • Bomb attack on hotel in Ulster (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Eamonn Mallie reports on a horrific bomb attack on a crowded hotel ballroom in Ulster, and the possibility that it might be the start of a new IRA terrorist campaign in Northern Ireland.