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NUM conference debate on pit closures (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Phil Longman reports on the NUM conference with debate focusing on alleged list of planned pit closures drawn up by the National Coal Board (NCB). Speaking are: Mick McGahey, NUM; Norman Siddall, NCB...
ASLEF ends rail strike (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the decision by ASLEF General Secretary Ray Buckton to end the rail strike over flexible rostering. Speaking are: Len Murray, TUC General Secretary; Les Huckfield, ASLEF’s parliamentary...
BL Longbridge shutdown (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on British Leyland’s temporary closure of their Metro Plant at Longbridge because of a slump in sales. With comment from Murray Loake, BL. Male reporter not identified.
Woman dies during ambulance dispute (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Rodney Bennett reports on concessions over services by striking ambulancemen in Cleveland after a young mother died on the way to hospital during the dispute. With comment from John Hudson, South Tees...
TUC workers bank proposals (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the proposals of the TUC to set up a worker’s bank. Includes interview with David Basnett, TUC. Male reporter not identified.
Rise in unemployment (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the UK Government’s August unemployment figures which show a sharp rise in those out of work with a rise in the jobless in London. Includes interviews with Eric Varley, shadow Employment...
Launch of Dragon microlight (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Maurice reports on the launch of the new Dragon microlight designed by aeronautical graduate Billy Brooks. Includes interviews with Billy Brooks; Rory Keegan, British Air Ferries.
Conduct of judges (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Legal correspondent Tim Crook examines the measured conduct of contemporary judges at the Old Bailey in London in contrast to the often harsh sentencing practices of their predecessors.
Notting Hill Carnival (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Report on the seventeenth Notting Hill Carnival in West London over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Includes carnival sounds and music. Speaking are: community policeman Bert Aitchison; Ozzie Gibbs,...
RMS Lusitania salvage attempt (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the salvage of the wreck of the liner RMS Lusitania which sank after being torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland on 07/05/15. Male reporter not identified.