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Precious bane (1985)
- Genre
- Fiction; Serial
Precious Bane, a novel by Mary Webb, set in rural Shropshire at the time of the Battle of Waterloo, about a girl with a hare-lip. In 19 parts. In this episode Book 4, Chapter 4 (Pt 2); Book 4, Chapters 5, 6...
Precious bane (1985)
- Genre
- Fiction; Serial
Precious Bane, a novel by Mary Webb, set in Shropshire at the time of the Battle of Waterloo, about a girl with a hare-lip. In 19 parts. In this episode Book 4, Chapter 4 (pt 1). Narrator is not identified.
Murder by gaslight (1985)
- Genre
- Drama; Serial
Murder by Gaslight. Part 5: Wicked Charlie, Innocent Bill. The final murder mystery in this series of dramatised true stories set in Victorian England. Written by Leo Knowles; narrated by Leo McKern. The...
The force of the sun (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; News report
The Force of the Sun, a documentary marking the 40th anniversary of VJ Day and focusing on the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima (06/08/45) and Nagasaki (09/08/45). Dave Loyn reports (from Hiroshima?)....
Ron Dearing on post office (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Post office chairman Sir Ron Dearing on the averted postal strike and the price of stamps. Interviewer not identified. Sound level is very low.
Coal miners pay dispute (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Two reports on exploratory talks with National Coal Board (NCB) on pit closures and wages and conditions. Speaking Ken Sampey NACODS union leader; Peter McNestry of NACODS at Welsh pit at centre of current...
Allegations of ballot rigging (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Three clips of interviews with union leaders Moss Evans, Ron Todd and George Wright on allegations of ballot rigging and coverage in the media, a meeting is now planned. Interviewers not identified.
Miners special delegates conference (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on NUM miners union Special Delegates Conference in Sheffield with debate focussing on the issue of bringing money back to the UK in accordance with the law, as the NUM loses control of its finances...
Sacked miners (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interviews with Michael Eaton of the NCB and miners leader Mick McGahey on sacked miners in Scotland and campaign to reinstate them. 2 clips, sound level very low on first clip. Interviewers not identified.
County Durham miners gala (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the County Durham miners gala. Includes speeches by Yorkshire miners’ leader Arthur Scargill (on breakaway unions), and Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock. Reporter not identified.