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Firemen’s strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male speaker on firemen’s strike; vandalism of fire stations during strike. Male reporter not identified.
Firemen’s strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Terry Parry, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union advising members to accept a 10% pay offer to be voted on at a delegate conference to bring an end to the 9 week long strike....
Firemen’s strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews an unidentified male speaker on timescale and problems in returning to work after firemen’s strike including getting equipment working and relations with managers. Also expectations...
Firemen’s strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified Fire Brigades Union official on the recent firemen’s strike, says fires that occurred showed firemen are needed and army did not cope and on relations with managers following...
Firemen’s strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fire Brigade union official (not identified) on the return to work following the strike, recuperation of the service and problems of recrimination against managers. Also on possible...
Brian Hayes show (1978)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Discussion; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in
Brian Hayes speaks to Freddie Laker about aeroplanes and the future of commercial aviation. He describes his rise into the Airline business, his motives for his career path, his first steps into the business...
Paul Warren Wilson’s round-the-world flight attempt (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Warren Wilson discusses his planned flight around the world in a single-engined plane. He explains the route and the possible problems that the crew could face, as well as the funding behind the trip....
Ruth Wallgrove discusses protest over lesbian discrimination (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
The feminist magazine, Spare Rib was launched in Britain in June 1972. Ruth Wallgrove of the magazine discusses an article printed in the Evening News which protested against lesbian couples having babies...
Car bomb kills Syrian diplomat (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
A bomb was detonated in Stafford Street, Piccadilly, on New Year’s night. Members of the public - both those who celebrated at home and outdoors - describe the scenes of the blast. A Syrian diplomat and...
Haringey Turkish bank bomb (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
A bomb has been detonated in Haringey, London, outside a Turkish bank. An unidentified spokesman is unable to suggest a motive. Male interviewer not identified.