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Tony Benn, on union TV slot (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Tom Maddocks reports on a speech by Tony Benn, at a fringe meeting of the Campaign for Press Freedom, at the TUC conference (with excerpts). Benn suggests trade unions should have a dedicated television slot.
TUC conference wrap (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report from the TUC conference in Blackpool. Includes the TUC’s campaign for economic and social advance; calls for a shorter working week; the National Association of Licensed House Managers’ opposition...
Rolls Royce strike (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
(Rolls Royce employee and/or union representative?), on he and his colleagues being used as political pawns. This, he says, is causing people to take a harder line - strike action will continue indefinitely...
Proposed cinema licensing legislation (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about new proposals to require cinemas which show erotic films to have licences, and films to be censored before being shown in public cinemas.
IRA murder verdicts in Mountbatten case (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the sentencing of two IRA men charged with the murder of Lord Mountbatten. Thomas McMahon received a life sentence for murder; Frank McGirl was found not guilty of murder and granted bail on a...
Scotland Yard officer joins Yorkshire Ripper hunt (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with local police officer (not identified) about an officer from Scotland Yard joining the search for the Yorkshire Ripper.
Police investigate cruelty allegations (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the effect a controversial documentary has had on police efforts in their investigation of allegations of cruelty. Possibly referring to documentary The Secret Hospital on Rampton Secure...
Post Office performance (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about how the Post Office can improve its productivity, and the increasing price of postage. Is management to blame for its problems?
British Rail prices and service (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the success of a court case against British Rail, with regard to season ticket pricing and service.
Knowledge rather than skill in engineering? (1979)
- Genre
- Press conference
Statement about how the British education system is affecting the engineering world, as importance is placed on knowledge rather than practical skill. Male speaker not identified.