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The force of the sun (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; News report
The Force of the Sun, a documentary marking the 40th anniversary of VJ Day and focusing on the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima (06/08/45) and Nagasaki (09/08/45). Dave Loyn reports (from Hiroshima?)....
Ron Dearing on post office (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Post office chairman Sir Ron Dearing on the averted postal strike and the price of stamps. Interviewer not identified. Sound level is very low.
Coal miners pay dispute (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Two reports on exploratory talks with National Coal Board (NCB) on pit closures and wages and conditions. Speaking Ken Sampey NACODS union leader; Peter McNestry of NACODS at Welsh pit at centre of current...
Allegations of ballot rigging (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Three clips of interviews with union leaders Moss Evans, Ron Todd and George Wright on allegations of ballot rigging and coverage in the media, a meeting is now planned. Interviewers not identified.
Miners special delegates conference (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on NUM miners union Special Delegates Conference in Sheffield with debate focussing on the issue of bringing money back to the UK in accordance with the law, as the NUM loses control of its finances...
Sacked miners (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interviews with Michael Eaton of the NCB and miners leader Mick McGahey on sacked miners in Scotland and campaign to reinstate them. 2 clips, sound level very low on first clip. Interviewers not identified.
NUR strikes on London tube (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the industrial dispute on the London underground called by the NUR over one-man operated trains, including an interview with Jimmy Knapp from the NUR and Tony Ridley of London Regional Transport on...
Public/private pay gap (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the claims made by David Basnett of GMBU union on the wage gap between public service workers and private sector workers. Includes interview with him on the pay disputes and a call for a...
Sacked miners (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Michael Eaton of the National Coal Board (NCB) on the select committee’s findings on the miners that were sacked after the strikes. It looks at the industrial tribunals and reasons behind...
Neil Kinnock on the pit closures in Wales (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Neil Kinnock (Labour opposition) on the pit closures in Wales. He speaks about how it will cost more to close the pit than keep it open and the geological faults in the pit following his...