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8 results found for '"Piers"' in Keywords.
London squatters evicted (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
The GLC has arranged new accommodation for squatters at Elgin Avenue, Paddington, London. This report describes the scenes as squatters are evicted from illegal accommodation. Interview with Undersheriff...
Brian Hayes show (1978)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in
Brian Hayes on the Great Train Robbery of 1963. In discussion with Piers Paul Read on his book, The Train Robbers, based on recollections of the robbers themselves. Also with the book’s contributors, Roy...
John Betjeman on piers (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, on his role as the President of the National Piers Society, on his love of piers, and on the launch of the Society. Female interviewer not identified.
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...
Conservative MP to live on dole for a week (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on Piers Merchant MP and his family living on the dole (social security payments) and in a council house for a week to prove that the dole provides an adequate income. Includes interview with...
Bournemouth bomb scare (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Angela Rippon interviews, on her Drivetime show, Assistant Chief Constable of Dorset Police, Alan Rose, from Bournemouth, on the devices found under the pier and 5 fire bombs that went off in stores;...
Bournemouth IRA attacks (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Kevin Silverton reports from Bournemouth on 5 fire bombs going off in town centre stores and a large device being found under the pier, believed to be the work of the IRA. With Assistant Chief Constable of...
Southend pier fire (1995)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Adrian Whitfield reports back to the studio on the fire at Southend Pier and the battle to save the pier. Includes interview with Mark James from Essex Fire Service. Male studio reporter not identified.