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ABC trial background (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Ken Dennis reports on the background to the so-called ABC official secrets trial at the Old Bailey in London, of Crispin Aubrey, John Berry, and Duncan Campbell, focusing on the evidence of the anonymous...
Prince Philip’s new book launch (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the launch at the Dorchester Hotel in London, of a new book entitled Environmental Revolution, with patronage by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Includes speech extracts from the launch by...
Shootings in Midlands (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Steve Harvey reports on a series of shootings and a car chase through the Midlands. Four people were shot dead before the gunman was overpowered by police in Buxton, Derbyshire. Includes interviews with...
Queen’s Speech - Parliamentary reaction (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Vivian White reports on Conservative Party (Opposition) reaction to the main measures announced in the Queen’s Speech with the issues of incomes policy and arms sales to Zambia discussed. With Commons...
TUC rejects Government’s pay policy (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Peter Allen reports on the rejection of the Government’s pay policy by the Trades Union Congress. Len Murray, General Secretary of the TUC, explains why the General Council rejected the Government’s pay...
Geoffrey Howe on TUC rejection of pay policy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the TUC’s rejection of the Government’s wage policy. Shadow Chancellor Geoffrey Howe says the TUC is not representative. Labour MP Doug Hoyle insists that an agreement could have been reached,...
Edward Heath supports income policy (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Former British Prime Minister Edward Heath speaks on income policy, supporting the Labour Government’s strict stance on wage increases. Heath insists he was not attacking Conservative leader Margaret...
Evaluation of Chrysler-Peugeot merger (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Peugeot takeover of Chrysler UK after the Government approved the deal. Trade union leader Grenville Hawley says the unions will support the takeover, and Scottish Secretary Bruce Millan says...
Rejection of Vauxhall pay offer (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Gould reports on talks between Vauxhall management and union representatives. Jack Whyman, leader of the union delegation, says they have rejected the first pay offer put forward by Vauxhall. It is...
Ron Todd on making Ford strike official (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Chief negotiator for Ford workers, Ron Todd says he is happy to discuss pay offers at any time. He says it is only a matter of time before all unions declare the strike official. Opens with strikers’...