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  • Shortage of nurses in NHS (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with a female nursing representative (poss. June Clark, Royal College of Nursing) about a shortage of nurses in the NHS, in particular for paediatrics. Female interviewer not identified (poss....

  • Hospital workers dispute - talks at ACAS (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on talks at ACAS in London between the 5 trade unions and NHS management about reaching a settlement in a pay dispute by hospital engineers and works supervisors. Includes interviews with Alan Fisher,...

  • Hospital workers dispute - talks with TUC (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on talks at Transport House in London between trade unions and the TUC about reaching a settlement in a pay dispute by hospital engineers and works supervisors affecting hospitals in London. Includes...

  • Leaked document proposes bigger lorries (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Paul Woodley reports on the publication in The Guardian newspaper of details of a leaked Government document proposing larger lorries on Britain’s roads. Speaking are: David Hencke, journalist; William...

  • Ford dispute negotations (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on negotiations at Ford between unions and management over a continuing dispute over pay, which is affecting international production. Male reporter not identified.

  • Manual workers dispute affects economy (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on industrial action by council manual workers and its effect on the British economy. Speaking are: Brian Rushbridge, employers spokesman; Charlie Donnett, union negotiator. Male reporter not...

  • Guerrilla attack in Rhodesia - Boy’s reaction (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    13 year-old John Cumming on a guerrilla attack on his family’s farm near Salisbury, Rhodesia in which his mother and sister died. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Rhodesian bloodbath predicted by Labour MP (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on the visit of Labour MP, Alex Lyons to Rhodesia where he has predicted a bloodbath should Prime Minister Ian Smith postpone elections leading to black majority rule. Male reporter not identified.

  • Ian Smith on UK arms to Zambia (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; Press conference

    Press interview with Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith over allegations that Britain has supplied missiles to Zambia. Reporter is Peter Sharp.

  • Ian Smith on House of Lords hope (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Peter Sharp reports on the attempts of Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith to persuade the House of Lords to allow him to visit the UK. Includes press interview with Smith.