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39,247 results found for all records.
Miners strike - Peace talks underway (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the talks between NUM leader Arthur Scargill and NCB Chairman Ian MacGregor on the ongoing miners’ strike, and the intrusion of the media which has forced the two sides to change the venue of the...
Miners strike - Talks break down (1984)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press statement from Coal Board Chairman Ian MacGregor, who explains the reasons for the breakdown of talks between the NCB and the NUM to end the current miners’ strike.
Miners strike - Talks break down (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUM leader Arthur Scargill, who explains the reasons for the breakdown of talks with the NCB to end the current miners’ strike. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Energy Secretary urges resolution (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Energy Secretary Peter Walker on the need for the TUC to meet the NCB to reach an agreement towards ending the continuing miners’ strike, on violence on the picket lines, and on the effect...
Miners strike - Arthur Scargill interview (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUM President Arthur Scargill on the talks underway with the TUC to discuss support from power station employees to the coal miners’ strikes. Peter Sissons interviews on ITN, Channel 4 news.
Changes to nationalised industries (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Richard Marsh, former Chairman of British Rail, who discusses leaked new Government legislation proposals for changes in the structure of nationalised industries. Male interviewer not...
Miners strike - NUR support (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jimmy Knapp, General Secretary of the NUR who expresses support for the striking coal miners. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Rodney Bennett).
Miners strike - Former Coal Board chief’s view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Former NCB chief Lord Derek Ezra, gives his opinion on the current miners’ strike, and speculates on the Government’s role in the crisis. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Spencer or Peter...
Miners strike - Bill Sirs view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Bill Sirs of the steel industry union on support for the coal industry during miners’ strikes. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Picket line violence (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Home Secretary Leon Brittan on the violence on the miners picket lines and the police presence during the miners’ strikes. Male interviewer not identified.