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Patrick Jenkin on forming of English Heritage (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Environment Secretary Patrick Jenkin on a new independent body to care for monuments and buildings, called English Heritage. Male interviewer not identified.
Thatcher interview - On miners strike and son’s dealings (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an interview (with excerpts) with Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, by broadcaster Sir Robin Day (not heard), defending police action during the miners’ strike, and her son’s involvement in...
Michael Heseltine on need for nuclear weapons (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine on the need for a nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union. He says the CND is wrong to oppose nuclear weapons. Male interviewer is Paul Maurice.
Libyan embassy siege - David Owen view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Leader of the SDP and former Foreign Secretary, David Owen, calls for the deportation of those Libyan diplomats connected with the shooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher, outside the London-based Libyan Peoples...
Neil Kinnock on Margaret Thatcher (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock talks about Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, saying she has become ruthless and inflexible. Interviewer not heard.
Scottish TUC conference (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on the Scottish TUC conference in Aberdeen and a speech by General Secretary elect of the NGA printers union, Tony Dubbins about government anti-trade union legislation. Includes excerpt of speech and...
Miners strike - Tony Benn on ITN coverage (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour politician, Tony Benn, criticises ITN for a lack of objectivity during the miners’ strike and trying to create trouble in the Labour Party. Leonard Parkin? interviews for ITN.
Jarrow March memorial (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview; Music
Report on Labour Party leader, Neil Kinnock, unveiling a plaque to commemorate the Jarrow March in 1936 from Jarrow to London. Includes his speech comparing the plight of the marchers to that of the striking...
Norman Fowler on nurses pay rise (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Social Services Secretary, Norman Fowler, talks about the nurses pay rise. Male interviewer not identified.
Alan Clark on strike legislation (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Alan Clark on new legislation which will make it illegal for trade unions to strike without first holding a ballot. Female interviewer not identified.