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  • Annan Report on broadcasting-findings (1977)

    Genre
    News report

    Steve Harvey reports on the findings of Lord Annan’s report on broadcasting in the UK. Its criticism of the BBC; possible fourth TV channel; freelance TV programme production and recommendations for...

  • Mark Bonham Carter on leaving race relations post (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Interview with Mark Bonham Carter, on leaving his position as Chairman of the Community Relations Commission, advances in race relations, and his hopes for the future. Male interviewer not identified.

  • David Ennals on mobility allowance (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the decision of David Ennals, Social Services Secretary, regarding provisions for mobility allowance for the disabled. Including interview with Ennals and Shadow Social Services Secretary Patrick...

  • Annan Report (1977)

    Genre
    News report

    Steve Harvey reports on some of the recommendations of the Annan Report on broadcasting: BBC to continue as at present but criticism of quality and range of output of BBC and ITV; setting up of Open...

  • Grunwick dispute (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on dispute at Grunwick Film Processing Laboratories, London, that employs mainly immigrants, after 35 weeks on strike over wages, working conditions and rights to join a trade union. Covers a...

  • The Queen on devolution (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech

    Peter Allen reports on the Queen’s speech to Parliament (with excerpt) on the issue of devolution. Written by herself and expressed her views that she was crowned head of a United Kingdom. Donald...

  • Scottish TUC conference (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report from the Scottish TUC conference which is calling for tough action on prices. John Methven, Director-General of the CBI is interviewed on what is being done about prices, pay disputes and wage...

  • Union conference on wage policy (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on a trade union conference (possibly Scottish TUC) whose speakers are critical of the Government’s wage policy and calling for increase in wages. Includes speech by Lord Allen (Alf Allen, of the...

  • Wandsworth Gypsy site (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Report on a council Gypsy site in Wandsworth, London. Includes interviews with unidentified male council official, on costs, vandalism and encouraging children to integrate with the local settled community;...

  • Thatcher speaks to TUC (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on Margaret Thatcher, Conservative Party leader’s speech at the TUC Conference making a peace overture to unions and on wages and standard of living; Thatcher answering questions from conference...