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Hayes on Sunday (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Talk show
Brian Hayes revisits the week’s shows and interviews with guests: President of the CBI, Sir John Greenborough, whose major industrial interests encourage improvements in the economy. Shimon Peres, leader...
Brian Hayes programme (1979)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in
Brian Hayes talks to writer James Baldwin, whose latest novel, Just Above My Head, is published today. Topics include Baldwin’s development as a novelist; his characters and their relationships; the Black...
Hayes on Sunday (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Discussion; Talk show; Phone-in
Secretary of State for Education, Mark Carlisle joins Brian Hayes to discuss the state of education, and the government’s plans for the future of education. Members of the public phone in with their...
Tony Benn on imperialism (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Labour MP Tony Benn holds up Zimbabwe, Iran, Vietnam and Kampuchea as examples of how imperialism lies at the root of today’s worldwide political turmoil. He asks his audience to consider why the Cold War...
Douglas Hardie on nuclear plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Douglas Hardie speaks in support of nuclear energy, playing down the perceived hazards of radioactive waste. He believes that lay people should ensure they are better educated about the issue, so that they...
Alf Dubs on jury vetting bill (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Alf Dubs MP discusses his 10-Minute Rule bill on jury vetting, and the damage that he feels the practice (which he hopes to abolish) is doing to our legal system. Male interviewer not identified.
Baroness Young on national curriculum (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Baroness Young(?), on the results of a circular sent to education authorities in England and Wales. Responses showed a great deal of difference in curricular practice among schools; Young sees a need for a...
Michael Heseltine on government bureaucracy (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Heseltine underlines the importance of knowing what everyone in a government department is doing, and why. Because there is no central record, he says, new ministers are unable to evaluate the...
Robert Hughes on Zimbabwe/ Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Robert Hughes (Labour MP?) talks about the situation in Zimbabwe/ Rhodesia: elections; the Lancaster House talks; the Patriotic Front. Refers to a report. Female interviewer not identified.
Immigration control (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
(Home Secretary?) Willie Whitelaw, outlining the stricter requirements to be made of would-be immigrants, under the terms of his (proposed?) legislation.