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Sir Brian Flowers on the use of nuclear power (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Brian Flowers, Chairman of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, discusses concerns regarding the use of nuclear power. Male interviewer is Rick Collins.
Fred Peart becomes Leader of the House of Lords (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Thomas Frederick (Fred) Peart, former member and former Leader of the House of Commons, who has now become Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords and a life peer. He mentions...
Sir Geoffrey Howe on economic policy (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Conservative shadow Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe, who discusses the state of the UK’s economy, Government policies, borrowing, public spending, tax rates and ways to improve the...
UK exports affect economy - Possible solutions (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male speaker about the negative effect that Britain’s inefficient export industry is having on the economy. Male interviewer not identified.
Londoners on the Blitz (1976)
- Genre
- Feature; Interview; Special
Christopher Hourmouzious talks to East Londoners about their personal experiences during the Blitz. A book by Professor Tom Harrison, entitled Living Through the Blitz, and based on oral histories, is the...
Tour of Thames Water Authority (1976)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Christopher Hourmouzious reports on the various treatments that water goes through before being suitable for use. Laurie Moles from the Thames Water Authority discusses how water enters the system, as well...
Brian Hayes programme - Maiden flight of Concorde (1976)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; News report; Phone-in; Special; Technical
The Brian Hayes programme live at Heathrow Airport for the first commercial flight of Concorde. The British Airways Concorde is flying to Bahrain; simultaneously, Air France is launching its first commercial...
David Ennals on social security (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Social Security Secretary, David Ennals defends the social security payment system, following criticism and allegations of fraud. Female interviewer not identified.
Peter Parker on BR role (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Peter Parker, new chairman of British Rail, on the challenges and difficulties he faces in his new role. Male interviewer not identified.
Tameside schools row (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interviews with three speakers about a row in Tameside, Greater Manchester, after the new Conservative-controlled council formally rejected a controversial plan for comprehensive education in its twenty-five...