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3,214 results found for all records.
Decision makers (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Technical; Press conference; Interview; Parliamentary debate
Decision Makers, presented by Richard Bestic. The programme examines the problem of current high levels of unemployment in the UK. Includes press coverage of the arrival of (and interview with) a group of...
Tony Dubbins and Brenda Dean on NGA and SOGAT 82 ballot results (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Announcement by Tony Dubbins of the result of the National Graphical Association (NGA) ballot held for members employed by News International. Followed by announcement by Brenda Dean, for the Society of...
Printers’ dispute talks break down (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
In 3 parts. Rupert Murdoch, owner of News International, makes a statement after talks with print unions break down. Brenda Dean of SOGAT 82 thinks the company didn’t really want a settlement, and says...
TUC urges newspaper boycott (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Mark Mardell reports on electricians’ union leader Eric Hammond’s visit to the Trades Union Congress, during which he was jeered and booed by striking printworkers. Tony Dubbins of the NGA says throwing...
Printers’ union not taking no for an answer (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference
Unidentified male speaker (poss. National Graphical Association official, Andrew Bishop) tells a press conference that the News International printers’ strike situation is a serious one, and everyone...
Father of Tessa Howden on her sexual assault and murder (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
David Howden, father of Tessa Howden, talks about his 19 year-old daughter’s sexual assault and murder at the family home, and appeals at a press conference for anyone who knows anything to come forward....
Girlfriend tells how shop manager murdered (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Kevin Murphy reports on the murder of supermarket manager Stephen Widnall(?) in Putney, south London. His fiancee Wendy Sanderson, who was an eyewitness, speaks at a news conference.
Michael Heseltine’s resignation press conference (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press conference in which Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine explains the reasons behind his resignation this morning over the Westland Helicopters affair. Journalists posing questions include Peter Snow...
Michael Heseltine resignation speech (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine announces his resignation at a press conference. He says he is resigning over the way in which the reconstruction of Westland plc has been handled. Cataloguer’s note:...
Michael Heseltine on Westland rescue bids (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Recently-resigned Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine on the European and American Westland Helicopters rescue bids. He has been advising shareholders to vote for the European option. Report includes...