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Francis Pym on US talks (1979)
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- Interview
Interview with UK Defence Secretary, Francis Pym, on talks with his US counterpart amidst talk of the resignation of President Jimmy Carter’s cabinet. The interviewer is Andrew Manderstam.
Pope to visit Northern Ireland? (1979)
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- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP John Biggs-Davison, about the possible visit of Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) to Northern Ireland during his visit to Ireland. Male interviewer not identified.
Rescue worker on Dan-Air Shetland air crash (1979)
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- Interview
Telephone interview with an unidentified male helicopter rescue worker following the Dan-Air plane crash in the Shetland Islands (31/07/79). The rescue worker describes rescuing people from the water and...
Ross Stanton on increased profits for BA (1979)
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- Interview
Interview with British Airways chairman Ross Stanton, who talks about the company’s profits increase, which is £30 million less than forecast. He also discusses the Government’s proposed sale of...
Electricity Council on prices (1979)
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- Interview
Interview with Sir Frank Tombs, Chairman of the Electricity Council, who talks about the company’s £250 million profits and proposed energy price increases. He says increases in coal and oil prices...
Richard Greenwood on electricity price increases (1979)
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- Interview
Richard Greenwood of the Electricity Consumer Council raises concerns about proposed increases in electricity prices. He says that the most vulnerable people who rely on electricity for heating need help...
Walter Marshall on research into alternative energy (1979)
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Dr Walter Marshall on research into alternative energy. He says that only a third of energy produced in power stations is converted into electricity. He says hot water could also be distributed around towns...
London Fire Brigade needs recruits (1979)
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- Interview
Tom Ham, Chairman of Greater London Council Fire Brigade Committee, on the need for more recruits because of a plan to increase the number of watches from three to four. He says there will be fewer...
Bruce Forsyth and wife separate (1979)
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- Interview
Telephone interview with entertainer Bruce Forsyth’s manager - an unnamed male (poss. Ian Wilson) - about the star’s separation from his wife, Anthea Redfern. Male interviewer not identified.
Walter Goldsmith on two-tier postal system (1979)
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- Interview
Walter Goldsmith, Director-General of the Institute of Directors, claims the Post Office is not properly operating its two-tier postal system. He says his organisation sent 200 letters across the country to...