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Minister of Defence for Israel on peace with Egypt (1975)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Shimon Peres, Minister of Defence for Israel, talks about a possible peace with Egypt, and removal of 3,500 troops from the Suez Canal region. The Israelis don’t expect a similar gesture, but they do...
John Gilbert on role as Minister of Transport (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Minister of Transport John Gilbert on speed limits on roads, drink driving, including alcohol limits and penalties, and seatbelt laws. Steps to introduce reforms will be put to Parliament. Female interviewer...
Skytrain case successeful (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with low budget airline founder Freddie Laker about his successful case against the government at the high court to allow his Skytrain planes to fly daily chartered flights to America. Male...
Peter Parker on BR role (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Peter Parker, new chairman of British Rail, on the challenges and difficulties he faces in his new role. Male interviewer not identified.
Archibald Russell on Concorde production hiatus (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Alan Clark interviews Sir Archibald Russell, Concorde designer, on the news that Concorde production is likely to stop. He talks about the reason for the hiatus in production, profitability problems and how...
Hayes on Sunday (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in
Hayes on Sunday recaps the week’s shows and interviews with: Fred Perry on Wimbledon and the controversy that has surrounded it, the change to professionals, change in playing style and the greatest...
Queen opens Heathrow tube extension (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Christopher Hourmouzious reports from the opening of Heathrow Tube Station and line extension by the Queen. Kenneth Robinson, chairman of London Transport and Charles Belcher train driver (Queen was his...
Asbestos on Tube (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
John McMorrow of NUR interviewed on asbestos problem on London’s Tube system. Although levels not officially at those considered harmful to health, he claims workers are falling ill and something should be...
Asbestos on Tube (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Andrew Raffle, Chief Medical Officer of London Transport, on levels of asbestos in the London Tube network and disagreements with NUR over measuring standards used. Male interviewer not identified (poss....
Humphrey Browne on seaboard traffic (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Humphrey Browne, British Transport Docks Board, on share in the trade of UK seaboard traffic. Male interviewer not identified.