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28,816 results found for all records.
Donald Anderson on the Durban six (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour Party foreign affairs spokesman, Donald Anderson, on the Durban Six political dissenters seeking refuge in the British Consulate in South Africa and South African authorities linking it...
Andrei Gromyko in USA (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on reaction to Andrei Gromyko, Soviet Foreign Minister’s remarks in a speech to the UN on US foreign policy, rejecting US President Ronald Reagan’s arms control proposals. US...
Ray Buckton on British Rail proposals (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Ray Buckton, the leader of rail union ASLEF, on new proposals from British Rail to improve the rail service. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Talks break down (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUM leader Arthur Scargill, who explains the reasons for the breakdown of talks with the NCB to end the current miners’ strike. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Energy Secretary urges resolution (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Energy Secretary Peter Walker on the need for the TUC to meet the NCB to reach an agreement towards ending the continuing miners’ strike, on violence on the picket lines, and on the effect...
Miners strike - Arthur Scargill interview (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUM President Arthur Scargill on the talks underway with the TUC to discuss support from power station employees to the coal miners’ strikes. Peter Sissons interviews on ITN, Channel 4 news.
Changes to nationalised industries (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Richard Marsh, former Chairman of British Rail, who discusses leaked new Government legislation proposals for changes in the structure of nationalised industries. Male interviewer not...
Miners strike - NUR support (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jimmy Knapp, General Secretary of the NUR who expresses support for the striking coal miners. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Rodney Bennett).
Miners strike - Former Coal Board chief’s view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Former NCB chief Lord Derek Ezra, gives his opinion on the current miners’ strike, and speculates on the Government’s role in the crisis. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Spencer or Peter...
Miners strike - Bill Sirs view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Bill Sirs of the steel industry union on support for the coal industry during miners’ strikes. Male interviewer not identified.