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Police firearm proposals (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on reaction to proposals relating to the increased use of firearms by police forces in Britain. It follows controversial moves by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police James Anderton to arm...
Pit closures in Rhondda (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on the announcement of National Coal Board colliery closures in the Rhondda, South Wales. The condemned pits include the Ty Mawr / Lewis Merthyr Colliery. Speaking are: Paul Weston, Careers Officer,...
Jimmy Knapp NUR appointment (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the appointment of Jimmy Knapp as the new NUR leader, replacing Sid Weighell. Includes interview with Jimmy Knapp about the future of the union and British Rail. Male reporter not identified.
Labour-TUC policy document (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the publication of a Labour Party document entitled Partners in Rebuilding Britain, agreed between Labour and the TUC which pledges to rebuild industry and cut unemployment. Speaking are: Len...
Car and shipbuilding disputes (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a strike at British Leyland’s Cowley plant and a settlement at the Ford Halewood factory agreed between unions and management via ACAS. Also report from a British Shipbuilders dispute in...
BL strike at Cowley - union meeting (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a meeting of union shop stewards at British Leyland in Cowley, prior to a meeting with management, over whether to continue with strike action over working practices. Includes interview with male...
BL strike at Cowley - union meets management (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a meeting of union shop stewards with management at British Leyland in Cowley, over whether to continue with strike action over working practices. Includes interview with David Buckle, TGWU. Male...
BL strike at Cowley - agreement reached (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the end of a strike at British Leyland in Cowley, after an agreement between unions and management over changes to working practices. Includes interview with David Buckle, TGWU; male workers (not...
Depo-Provera inquiry (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on an inquiry into the medical effects of the injectable contraceptive, Depo-Provera. Includes interview with Rosemary Goodchild, Family Planning Association. Female reporter not identified.
Investigation into stabbing incident (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a Scotland Yard investigation into a stabbing incident involving a 13-year-old African-Caribbean boy, after claims by his parents that he was wounded by a policeman. Includes interviews with boy...