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1,494 results found for all records.
Peaceful demonstration at National Front meeting (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the demonstrations against a National Front meeting by the Anti-Nazi League in an East London School and how there was none of the expected violence. Includes interviews with the Anti Nazi...
Broadcasts from the House of Commons (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the broadcasting of House of Commons debates. Speaker of the House, George Thomas, Lord Chancellor Lord Elwyn Jones, Lord President Michael Foot, and Londoners comment. Also includes archive...
Controversial nightclub opens in Battersea (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the opening of Bennetts, a nightclub in Battersea Square opposed by the local community. Local wine bar owner David Rattle(?) talks about how his business came to be accepted by locals. The...
Workers strike at Claridge’s Hotel (1978)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Striking members of staff at Claridge’s, London, on their dissatisfaction with working conditions at the hotel, and Mayfair residents’ support for their cause. Female interviewer not identified.
Claridge’s Hotel strike (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop
Report on a strike by staff at Claridge’s Hotel, London, and its effect on the lunch service, by a dining reporter. Unidentified striking workers discuss their reasons for striking. Male reporter not...
Derek Robinson on British Leyland Merseyside closure (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Trade union spokesman Derek Robinson on redundancy payouts at British Leyland, and the closure of the Merseyside plant. Workers share their views on the subject. Male interviewer not identified.
Terry Duffy leadership of AUEW (1978)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with trade union members on the election of Terry Duffy as President of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (AUEW). Opinion is mixed. Male interviewer not identified.
Rhodesians’ views on all-party talks (1978)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Peter Sharp ascertains views of Rhodesian citizens on the postponement of the Rhodesian elections, hopes for the possible all-party talks and whether the Patriotic Front will join in the talks.
Rhodiesian demonstrations against conscription (1978)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Rhodesians give their reactions to demonstrations in Rhodesia against black conscription into the army until there is black majority rule in the government. Vox pops gathered by Peter Sharp.
Southwark social workers strike (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Tom Pollock reports on a strike and demonstration by Southwark (south London) social workers over the issue of pay. Includes noise of demonstration and interview with protesters (not identified).