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Scots miners return to work (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Mike Souter reports: Scots miners return to work after meeting with Mick McGahey and are to seek productivity deals. Speaking are: Mick McGahey; local miners spokesman Dougie(?) McGregor(?).
Bakers’ dispute (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Sam Maddox, Bakery Workers Union, on ending overtime ban, and dispute with Spillers-French, Rank Hovis McDougall, and Allied Bakeries. Male interviewer not identified.
Future of British Steel (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
British Steel is in crisis, as its debts are running high. Conservative industry spokesman Norman Lamont claims the answer is to introduce lay-offs, close uneconomical plants, and cut investment. Welsh...
Lesbian MP dismissed from constituency (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Labour MP Maureen Colquhoun has been dismissed from her constituency of Northampton North; friends and colleagues have attributed her dismissal to her sexuality. A protest ensued (we hear the singing of...
Sir Geoffrey Howe gives performance at luncheon (1977)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Sir Geoffrey Howe, at the British Electrical Manufacturers’ Christmas luncheon, sings a carol which he has entitled, The Tax Payers’ Carol. Howe explains his performance; his aim was to make politics a...
Liberal-Labour pact continues (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Ed Boyle reports on the decision to continue the Liberal-Labour (Lib-Lab) pact after a debate on the issue of proportional representation. Includes interviews with Liberal leader David Steel; Liberal MP...
Circus world championships (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Woodley reports on Circus World Championships. Publicity officer explains how the competition works. Also interviews high wire performer Karl Wallenda(?) and Greg Friel trapeze artist.
Tate & Lyle holdings in SA (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Gould reports on injunction granted on ATV Programme The Africa Experience for portions on Tate & Lyle holdings in South Africa. Sugar plantation workers complained in the film about working...
Queen opens Heathrow tube extension (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Christopher Hourmouzious reports from the opening of Heathrow Tube Station and line extension by the Queen. Kenneth Robinson, chairman of London Transport and Charles Belcher train driver (Queen was his...
End of loans to South Africa (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with Terry Shott of the End Loans to South Africa pressure group on the campaign against Barclays Bank and other organisations. Barclays has sold its South Africa Defense Bonds but have transferred...