Results · LBC/IRN

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Disgraced Jeremy Thorpe to stand in election (1979)

Genre: Interview

Jeremy Thorpe’s party agent, Lillian Prowse, on Thorpe being allowed to stand in the general election despite the scandal. Male interviewer not identified.

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Mary Whitehouse on Annan Report and the Pill (1979)

Genre: Interview

Interview with Mary Whitehouse about the Annan Report on broadcasting and the availability of the contraceptive pill to underage girls.

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Tube workers dispute (1979)

Genre: Interview

Interview with Ray Buckton, ASLEF, about pay demands by tube drivers. Male interviewer not identified.

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Civil Service dispute pay offer (1979)

Genre: Interview; News report

Report on Civil Service unions’ rejection of the government’s 9% pay offer. Includes interview with Ken Thomas, Civil and Public Services Association (CPSA). Male reporter not identified.

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British Leyland dispute (1979)

Genre: Interview

Interview with Michael Edwardes, Chairman of British Leyland, on possible consequences of toolmasters strike; criticism of Roy Fraser, leader of strike.

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British Leyland dispute (1979)

Genre: News report; Interview

Interview with Roy Fraser, chariman of the toolroom committee about the toolmakers dispute at British Leyland.

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British Leyland dispute (1979)

Genre: Interview

Interview with Terry Duffy, TUC, on possible consequences of toolmasters strike at British Leyland; investigation of Roy Fraser, leader of strike.

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British Rail report, 1978 (1979)

Genre: Interview

Interview with Sir Peter Parker, British Rail Chairman, on the 1978 annual report and prospects for the following year.

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Dunlop factory closure (1979)

Genre: Interview

Interview with Ken Gardner, Director of Finance at Dunlop’s Speke factory in Merseyside on closure.

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Report on closure of Dunlop’s Speke factory on Merseyside. Includes interviews with economic advisor Tony Lane; Stan Pemberton, Transport Workers Union. Mention of Sir Campbell Fraser, Dunlop Chairman.