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Brian Hayes programme (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Advertisement
Brian Hayes talks to Dr David Owen, former Foreign Secretary and Opposition energy spokesman. Topics covered include South Africa (from whence Dr Owen recently returned); apartheid; Zimbabwe Rhodesia; the...
Industrial conference (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a conference held at Birmingham’s Town Hall. Speakers include CBI President, Sir John Greenborough; Martin Ansley(?), National Supply Company; Dunlop Chairman, Sir Campbell Fraser. Male reporter...
John Biffen on economic policy (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Tom Maddocks reports on a speech by John Biffen (with excerpts) on the government sticking by its counter-inflation policies which will mean higher interest rates and on the abolition of exchange controls.
Times dispute over (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report as the 11-month Times dispute comes to an end, asking, who really won? Contributors: Chief Executive, Duke Hussey; NGA President, Les Dixon; Daily Express Editor, Derek Jameson; Chief Executive of the...
Steel cuts and closures (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the cutbacks and closures in the steel industry as announced by Sir Charles Villiers, Chairman of the British Steel Corporation (BSC). Includes interviews with Villiers and Bill Sirs, General...
British Leyland ballot (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on British Leyland’s ballot of its workers on the question of redevelopment. Contains a media statement by a company spokesman, made after the ballot. Also an interview with Eddie McGarry, union...
Charles Haughey elected Taoiseach (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Election coverage
John Greenwood reports from Dublin, where Charles Haughey is elected Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister), and gives a short speech. Greenwood also interviews Dr Michael Woods, Chief Whip of Fianna Fail, about...
Public sector pay (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on government public sector pay settlements in 1979. Includes interview with Michael Helseltine.
Hua Kuo-Feng in UK (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on visit of Chairman Hua Kuo-Feng of China to the UK in 1979. Include speeches by Chairman Hua and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Disabled employment cuts (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with unidentified opposition employment spokesman, (poss. John Grant) about cuts in helping disabled people find employment. Includes criticism of James Prior, Employment Secretary. Female...