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39,247 results found for all records.
Violence in Tehran (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Interview with correspondent in Tehran, Nick Cumming-Bruce, who describes troops opening fire on demonstrators in the city. Report comes during a revolution in Iran, the aim of which is to overthrow Shah...
Jack Jones retirement tribute (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the tribute at the Royal Festival Hall to Jack Jones who is retiring from his position as TGWU General Secretary. Includes speeches by General Secretary of the TUC, Len Murray and Prime Minister...
Denis Howell on floods in UK (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Minister of Floods Denis Howell about the threat of floods in the south-west of England, following recent heavy snowfall, and on the supply of possible aid to the region. The interview comes...
Air drops to flood areas in UK (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview from Exeter Airport on the aid drops including to farmers for livestock, being made following the floods that have hit the south of England. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Child dies after attempt to run away (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the death of 8-year-old Lester Chapman following his attempt to run away from his home in Reading. Includes interviews with Superintendent Peter East; Detective Sergeant Bob Harrington; family...
Peaceful demonstration at National Front meeting (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the demonstrations against a National Front meeting by the Anti-Nazi League in an East London School and how there was none of the expected violence. Includes interviews with the Anti Nazi...
Scottish devolution vote success (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Scottish Labour MP John Smith, on the Government’s victory in the House of Commons on the bill on the proposed devolution referenda for Scotland (23/02/78).
Petrol tanker drivers may strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with local branch secretary of the TGWU, Jack Ashwell, on the possible repercussions of the petrol tank drivers overtime ban, on possible strike action, and on the settlement they are looking for...
Power workers wage claim (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union (EETPU) leader Frank Chapple on power workers wage claim and possible action if they aren’t met. Male interviewer not identified.
Power workers pay offer (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union (EETPU) leader Frank Chapple on the pay offer made to power workers. Male interviewer not identified.