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Taxi driver strikes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Taxi drivers’ union leader (not identified - poss. Harry Feigan) speaks to Brian Hayes about the threat of anarchy in the cab trade if wages and working conditions do not improve, and warns of the...
Elton John USSR tour (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Elton John is interviewed following his return from touring the USSR on the success of the tour.
Yorkshire Ripper (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with police officer (not identified) on the Yorkshire Ripper, the length of time he has been operating, his growing area of operations, and the fact that no woman is safe on the streets whilst he...
Underground strikes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with London Underground worker on Tube dispute and possible strikes, warning NUR union leader Charles Turnock of a backlash. Male speaker not identified.
GLC man on disco violence in London (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council spokesman on the issue of creating a safer environment in nightclubs and discos. Measures discussed include controlling which music may be played, and whom to employ - anyone not...
Dangers of insemination (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Derek Fletcher talks about the dangers of artificial insemination for lesbian couples. He talks about the ethical issues involved, as well as the medical issues.
Skinheads squatting in Camden (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on punks and skinheads squatting in Camden estates causing trouble. Camden Council is to take action after angry residents take matters into their own hands. Includes comment from local resident...
GLC & Tower Hamlets criticised (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Local Spitalfields resident Michael Myers attacks the Greater London Council, and Tower Hamlets Council, over the deterioration in what the council calls a deprived area.
Home ownership plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Housing Minster John Stanley comments on the Greater London Council’s home ownership plan, which would help with both the buying and renting of properties.
Redevelopment scheme for Coin Street (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Robert Cowan of Town and Country Planning Association discusses the redevelopment scheme for Coin Street, South Bank, Waterloo.