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ANZCAN communication cable (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on the inauguration of the ANZCAN communication cable, the world’s longest undersea cable, linking Australia with North America. Includes announcements from the nations connected -...
Miners strike and unemployment (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a Parliamentary debate on the impact to the economy of the miners’ strike and the problem of unemployment. With speeches by Chancellor Nigel Lawson and Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock. Female...
Doctor’s cot death comments (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Health Secretary Norman Fowler, on the distress caused by recent comments made by pathologist Dr Donald Wayte on a Thames Television programme about cot death. Male interviewer not identified...
Police face Ripper writ from mother (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (poss. solicitor Anelay Hart) on a claim for damages by Doreen Hill against the West Yorkshire police, regarding their investigation into the murder of her daughter Jacqueline...
Miners strike - Religious leaders support (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified TUC spokesman (poss. Norman Willis) on the hardship cash appeal for striking miners, the sequestration of NUM funds, and Liverpool Bishop David Sheppard and Archbishop Derek...
Austin Rover walkout (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Terry Duffy, President of the Almagamated Union of Engineering Workers (AEUW) on the Austin Rover unofficial strikes, and the High Court hearing over the legality of the strikes. Male...
Miners strike - Return to work figures (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on disagreement over figures on miners returning to work from the NCB during the miners’ strike and on other news in the strike. With comment from Lodge Chairman Alf Jones; General Secretary of the...
Miners strike - Latest developments (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on latest developments in the miners’ strike including resurfacing of controversy over NUM looking for funds from Libya; comments by junior defence minister Adam Butler. With comment from former...
British Leyland job losses (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Trade and Industry Secretary Norman Tebbit on job cuts at British Leyland, and on the possible future of the company. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Derek Worlock on effects (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool Derek Worlock on the social effects and picket line violence during the miners’ strike, following release of his statement on the issues at a bishops...