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  • Police wage claims (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Steve Sailah interviews Jim Jardine, the Chairman of the Police Federation about the current pay disputes between the Police force and the Government. Jardine voices his anger at Home Secretary Merlyn Rees...

  • Andrew Young on Rhodesia (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the first visit to the UK of Andrew Young, US Ambassador to the United Nations (and first black ambassador) to discuss the Rhodesian situation. Andrew Young is interviewed on negotiations. Male...

  • KGB question Robert Toth (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Robert Toth, LA Times reporter, who was questioned by the KGB in Moscow on 14/06/77 about allegations that he had collected secret information; Soviet dissident Anatoly Shcharasnky is named....

  • Jimmy Carter on saving energy (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Speech

    Ric Davies reports on a speech in Congress by President Jimmy Carter on his unpopular Save It energy policy including gasoline tax and tax on larger cars. Excerpt from speech heard. Senator Henry Jackson and...

  • Beckenham gas explosion (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report of an explosion in a launderette at Beckenham, Kent (03/01/77). Includes speculation the blast is linked to recent gas explosions at Brentford and Bristol. Includes interview with gas board official,...

  • Gas explosion in Nottinghamshire (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Accounts by an eyewitness and her stepfather of a gas explosion and fire in Newark, Nottinghamshire (15/01/77) and the rescue of an old man (Charles Lambert) from under a gas cooker, which had caused the...

  • Bristol gas explosion (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Eyewitness account of a gas explosion in Park Street, Bristol (29/12/76). Speakers not identified.

  • Brentford gas explosion (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report of a gas explosion in a man’s outfitters in Brentford High Street, west London, which left 38 people injured (29/12/76). Including eyewitness accounts by Kathleen Robinson of Barclays Bank and...

  • Grunwick factory dispute (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Peter Allen interviews Albert Booth, Employment Secretary, on why he called for a government court of inquiry in the Grunwick factory dispute; powers of the court; whether it will de-escalate industrial...

  • Stand-up comedy (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Veteran stand-up comedian Ted Ray talks about his career, and his appearances at the London Palladium. He recounts an anecdote concerning an impression of Sir Winston Churchill. During the interview,...