Results
16 results found for '"Modernization"' in Keywords.
NEB cuts by Conservatives (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Industry Secretary Keith Joseph on plans by the new Conservative Government to limit National Enterprise Board (NEB) work and cut public funding to its companies including British Leyland. He also comments...
Monty at large (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
In this week’s edition Monty Modlyn visits and tours two traditional craft businesses in London with the context of computerisation and increased mechanisation in British industry. At furniture makers John...
Monty at large (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
In this edition of Monty at Large, Monty Modlyn visits fashionable Park Lane in London including high class hotels and restaurants, and looking at house prices. Speaks to: Manager of the Inn on the Park,...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and looks at the bridges on the River Thames. Basil Cracknell, author of Portrait of London River, talks about Thames bridges through...
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 London water supply system past and present. Visits the Metropolitan Water Authority headquarters to talk to...
After eight special (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Lawrence Spicer presents this After Eight Special report investigating waste management in London, including the responsibility, costs and recycling. Speaks to: General Manager of the solid wastes division...
Peter Parker on modernising railways (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Chairman of the British Railways Board Sir Peter Parker explaining why electrification is needed to improve the service on Britain’s railways. Male interviewer not identified.
After eight special (1981)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Documentary; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; Trailer
Greg Strange presents an After Eight Saturday special on the recent history of London’s docks, including the movement away from the old east and central docks, modernisation and resultant drop in labour...
Rail dispute ends - Peter Parker on effects (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with British Rail Chairman Sir Peter Parker on the economic effects of the recent rail strikes over the issues of flexible rostering and vision for the rail industry. Male interviewer not identified.
Peter Parker on BR electrification (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with British Rail chairman Sir Peter Parker about the need for modernisation including electrification of the rail network. Female interviewer not identified.