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Miners strike - Ian MacGregor and Arthur Scargill on Channel 4 News (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the appearance of National Coal Board Chairman Ian MacGregor and National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) leader Arthur Scargill on ITN’s Channel 4 News. Includes interview with the channel’s head...
Miners strike - ISTC meeting (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Telephone interview with an unidentified male reporter (poss. Neil Mainland) on a meeting of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) being held to discuss whether the body should support the striking...
Miners strike - Ned Smith on intimidation (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
National Coal Board industrial relations manager Ned Smith on miners being afraid to return to work because of fear and intimidation. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Ian MacGregor on NCB letter (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on the letter sent to miners by Ian MacGregor of the National Coal Board. Includes interview with MacGregor, by Lindsay Taylor. MacGregor says National Union of Mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill is...
Ron Todd in new role as General Secretary of TGWU (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Ron Todd, the new General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU), says money is being wasted on nuclear weapons while millions of people are unemployed. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Eric Heffer on Day of Action (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Eric Heffer is interviewed about the Day of Action for the miners. He says the media has not accurately reflected the issues at stake in the miners’ strike. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Peter Walker view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Energy Secretary Peter Walker says he hopes the coal unions will return to the negotiating table. He condemns the use of violence and intimidation by picketing coal workers. Male interviewer not identified...
Miners strike - Steel workers decision (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an agreement by steel workers at Llanwern, Ravenscraig and Scunthorpe not to strike in support of the miners. Fourteen unions, including the TGWU, AUEW, the General and Municipal Workers Union and...
Rally to mark 150th anniversary of Tolpuddle Martyrs’ conviction (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the Tolpuddle Martyrs 150th anniversary parade in Tolpuddle, Dorset. Includes interview with civil servant and GCHQ employee David McMillan, who has been told he is not allowed to belong to a trade...
Miners strike - Food supply man harassed by police (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified man who was stopped by police while on his way to deliver baby food to families of striking miners in Harworth, near Doncaster, says he was mistreated and injured during the arrest. Male...