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39,247 results found for all records.
T. Dan Smith released (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Former head of Newcastle City Council. T. Dan Smith, key figure in the John Poulson corruption case, talks to Paul Woodley on his release from prison on 01/03/77.
Jan Hildreth & Hugh Scanlon on budget (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interviews with Jan Hildreth, Institute of Directors, and Hugh Scanlon, TUC, on their disappointment with Chancellor Denis Healey’s Spring Budget, with its focus on wages policy and tax cuts. Male...
Merlyn Rees on vandalism and housing (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with Merlyn Rees, Home Secretary, on local authority housing and the problem of vandalism. Male interviewer not identified.
Len Murray interview (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Len Murray, TUC General Secretary, in which he says he is not exactly tickled pink about the Labour Government’s rigid wages policy. He talks about the predicted expansion of the economy and...
Kenneth Lomas interview (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with Kenneth Lomas MP for Huddersfield, on his decision not to seek re-election. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Ed Boyle).
Thanet lottery (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a lotteries licence being granted to Thanet Council, Kent. The first tickets went on sale on 02/05/77. Male interviewer and male interviewee not identified.
David Ennals on anti-smoking campaign (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with Social Security Secretary David Ennals, about the government’s anti-smoking campaign launched on 08/03/77 and on tobacco advertising. Female interviewer not identified.
Grimsby by-election (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Preview of Grimsby by-election on 28/04/77; speeches & interviews by MPs & candidates: David Steel; Lord (Peter) Thorneycroft; John Silkin; Michael Foot; Edward Heath; Austin Mitchell; Robbie Blair; Andrew...
Churchill paintings auction (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Spencer reports on the auction at Christie’s on 04/03/77 of family heirlooms, including paintings, belonging to Lady Spencer-Churchill, widow of Sir Winston Churchill; interview with nephew, painter,...
Shipbuilding nationalization bill (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Ed Boyle reports on the government’s decision to drop ship-repair firms from its shipbuilding nationalisation plans; interview with Christopher Bailey, shipyard owner and campaigner; Tom Torney MP; Bernard...