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152 results found for '"Elderly"' in Keywords.
Government cuts (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Illtyd Harrington of Greater London Council, on government cuts, especially how they will affect elderly people.
New pension deal proposal (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Andrew Bowden on his proposals for new deals for pensioners. He criticises the Government’s pension plans. Male interviewer not identified.
Eliza Hermitage, aged 101, goes down a coalmine (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Interview with Eliza Hermitage, who is 101 years old and has just been down the world’s first underground mining museum, Chatterley Whitfield Mining Museum in Stoke-on-Trent. Museum director Jonathan...
David Owen on fuel subsidy cuts (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Dr David Owen on proposed Conservative Government cuts in the electricity subsidy to the poor and elderly. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Murphy). In 2 parts.
Monty at large (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Vox pop
In this week’s edition Monty Modlyn visits the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets, London, and speaks to local residents. Speaking are: Peter Conway, arts workshop coordinator; Ted Ellis, manager of local...
Post office good neighbours scheme (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Tom Jackson, Union of Post Office Workers, on the launch of the Good Neighbours scheme and the assistance his members will be giving to anyone in need. Male interviewer not identified.
Age Concern view on public spending cuts (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Dr David Hobman, director of Age Concern, on the announcement of public spending cuts by the Conservative Government and on the disadvantages of relying on volunteers to sustain social...
Pension and benefit changes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified - poss. Dr David Hobman, director of Age Concern) about the Conservative Government’s announcement of some benefit and pension increases and simplification of...
Jack Jones on pensioners (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Former union leader and campaigner for pensioners’ rights, Jack Jones, on the reasons for holding a National Pensioners’ conference - to pressure the Government for increased pensions and concessionary...
Queen Mother’s birthday - House of Commons tribute (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate; Tribute
Jim Hancock reports on proceedings in the House of Commons where MPs paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her eightieth birthday. Speakers include: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour...