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172 results found for '"River Thames"' in Keywords.
Tour of Thames Water Authority (1976)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Christopher Hourmouzious reports on the various treatments that water goes through before being suitable for use. Laurie Moles from the Thames Water Authority discusses how water enters the system, as well...
Circus World Championship (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Woodley? interviews Karl Wallenda(?)(walked across Thames on high wire) on his part in Circus World Championships.
Thames Barrier explained (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with project director John Grice about the function of the Thames Barrier. Low pressures in the North Sea, melting polar ice caps and the settlement of London has increased flooding risks in the...
Health and safety on Canvey Island (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Martin Tronbridge(?) on the Health and Safety report on the risk of death from the chemical plant on Canvey Island. He speaks about the balance of proper concern and hypochondria.
Reaction to Health and Safety report on Canvey Island (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Sir Bernard Braine on the Health and Safety report on a second oil refinery on Canvey Island. He speaks about possible things that could go wrong and rejects the conclusion that a second...
Changes in river policing (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Superintendent Sidney Pleese(?) on changes in London’s River Police. Male interviewer not identified.
Monty at large (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Monty at Large. Monty Modlyn visits traditional craft workshops located on the riverside near Rotherhithe, south-east London as part of a scheme by Southwark Council targeted at young people. He visits...
Thames redevelopment (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with deputy leader of the GLC, Illtyd Harrington, on the need for redevelopment of the River Thames to exploit its commercial potential. Male interviewer not identified.
Our kind of town (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Drama; Interview; Speech
Our Kind of Town, a weekly programme presented by Keith Howell. This edition looks at two new books on London. The first part examines Playing the Empire, by David Holloway, which looks at the Victorian...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
This edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell. Talks to the authors of 2 new books on London- Jo Anderson on Anchor and Hope on community life on the banks of the River Thames through the...