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Future of British Leyland and strike (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on British Leyland’s future, so-called tea break strike and announcement expected on job losses in its truck division. Includes interview with Centre for Policy Studies Director of Studies, Alfred...
Arthur Scargill wins NUM Presidency (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the NUM Presidential election being won by Arthur Scargill. With comment on the current pay dispute with the National Coal Board from Scargill, opponent Trevor Bell and outgoing President Joe...
NUM leadership election (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the NUM Presidential election, candidates standing and their policies, with Arthur Scargill by far the favourite. Candidates Scargill, Bernard Donaghy, Trevor Bell and Ray Chadburn comment. Male...
British Leyland’s year and future plans (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an optimistic Tony Ball, director at British Leyland, on the company’s year and its future including new models, industrial relations issues and improving competitiveness. Male interviewer...
Joe Gormley on Arthur Scargill becoming NUM president (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with outgoing President of the NUM, Joe Gormley, giving his reaction to the election of Arthur Scargill as the new NUM President and gives him some advice for the role. Male interviewer not...
Tanker explosion kills 2 dockers (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with General Manager of the Milford Haven Conservancy Board, Colonel Jack Sullivan, about the death of two dockers when a tanker exploded. Male interviewer not identified.
Ken Livingstone on law lords rejection of Fares Fair (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
interview with leader of the Greater London Council, Ken Livingstone, about possible strike action over the law lords decision to reject the Fares Fair policy to reduce transport fares. Male interviewer not...
Desmond Mackin back in Ireland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Desmond Mackin, who was been detained in the USA while fighting an extradition request from Britain for shooting a British soldier, talks about his return to the Irish Republic after being declared a...
Peter Neivens on his new job at Playboy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with retiring Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard, Peter Neivens about his new position on the board of the Playboy organisation. Female interviewer not identified.
Shirley Nolan on bone marrow units (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Shirley Nolan whose son Anthony Nolan died of leukaemia, about the government plans to set up bone marrow donor units outside London. Female interviewer not identified.