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Roy Jenkins on Europe (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Labour MP Roy Jenkins speech on British industry & economy, and importance to Britain of the EEC. Includes excerpts of speech.
Bondway homeless shelter opens (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the new Bondway shelter for the homeless; interviews with Graham Parr, United Housing Association Trust; George Tremlett, GLC; John, homeless resident.
Manchester prostitute murder (1979)
- Genre
- News report
A report on the murder of a prostitute from Manchester in which the lead suspect is the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, who continues to elude police and avoid capture.
Yorkshire Ripper’s murders (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Max Miller traces the killing spree of the Yorkshire Ripper. Includes archive interviews with Detective Chief Superintenent Jack Ridgeway of Greater Manchester Police; Deteretcive Superintendent Trevor...
Taxi drivers block road (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Taxi drivers block central London on occasion of the Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi’s visit. The drivers are demanding a 25% pay rise. Di Latham reports and talks to the taxi drivers outside...
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...
Yorkshire Ripper tape (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Special
Paul Davies reports on a tape recording delivered to West Yorkshire Police during the Yorkshire Ripper murder inquiry. On the tape, he taunts the lead investigating officer, George Oldfield, and claims he...
Chambermaids’ dispute (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Jim Dallmeyer reports on strike of chambermaids at Grosvenor House Hotel. Includes interview with union official, Ellen Gallagher.
TUC on microprocessors (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report by Vivian White on a TUC conference on microtechnology and whether to be for or against technological change. Speaking are Len Murray TUC General Secretary; conference chairman and Deputy General...
Wage awards for higher-paid (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on reaction to pay awards for higher-paid. With comment from Dr Elston Grey-Turner on medical profession awards (John Greenwood interviews); NUPE leader Alan Fisher; David Basnett, GMWU.