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Paula Milne on her Down’s Syndrome book (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with screenwriter Paula Milne about her new book (and television play) called John David which focuses on a child with Down’s Syndrome. The book is partly based on Milne’s own experience of...
Ralph Pinder on Afghan ordeal (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Dr Ralph Pinder describing his experiences after returning from Afganistan where he was held captive. Male interviewer not identified. Audio level low.
Steuart Pringle knighted (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Dickie Arbiter interviews Lieutenant General Sir Steuart Pringle following his receiving his knighthood during the Queen’s birthday honours list for 1982. He comments on IRA bombings in Hyde Park and...
IBA meeting on LBC franchise (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Rodney Bennett interviews John Thompson (Director of Radio, IBA), at a meeting on the future of the commercial radio network in the UK and the possible renewal of the London News franchise. Also includes vox...
GCHQ spying scandal (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a possible spying scandal at Cheltenham Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Gloucestershire. Includes interviews with Alex Lawrie, Labour councillor and former GCHQ employee; Liberal chief whip,...
Youth unemployment in London (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with male and female careers advisors (not identified) speaking about the problem of youth unemployment in London. Male interviewer not identified.
New book on terrorism (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the publication of a new book called The People’s Cause, by historian Dr Basil Davidson, about the nature of terrorist and liberation movements. Male reporter not identified.
Possible rail strike (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Phil Longman reports on the conference of the National Union of Railwayman (NUR) with discussion focusing on a possible rail strike over the introduction of flexible rostering by British Rail. Includes...
Possible rail strike (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Marsh (Richard Marsh), former Chairman of British Rail, on the decision by the NUR to call off a proposed strike over the introduction of flexible working practices by BR. Male...
NUR conference - Underground dispute (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Phil Longman reports on the conference of the National Union of Railwayman (NUR) with a decision on strike action by London Underground workers over wages and productivity measures introduced by London...