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Effect of DC-10 ban on British airlines (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the effect of the ban on DC-10 aircraft imposed by the Federal Aviation Authority following the Flight 191 disaster in Chicago. Includes interviews with Sir Freddie Laker of Laker Airways and...
AM programme on release of US hostages in Iran (1981)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Documentary; Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech; Trailer
LBC’s AM programme, presented by Bob Holness, on the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as US President. John Greenwood reports on the release of the American hostages in Tehran, and the first day of Reagan’s...
Laker Airways collapse - union view (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male trade union representative (not identified) on the collapse of Freddie Laker’s budget Laker Airways and the repercussions for employees of the company. Male interviewer not identified...
Laker Airways collapse - staff petition (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview in London, with two female employees of Laker Airways, about a petition intended to obtain support for Government money to rescue the bankrupt airline. Male interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - rally at Hyde Park (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on a rally at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, Central London, intended to raise public support for the People’s Airline â the new business venture of Sir Freddie Laker after the financial collapse...
Laker Airways collapse - application for licence (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the application by Sir Freddie Laker to secure a licence for a new airline from the Civil Aviation Authority following the financial collapse of Laker Airways. Male speaker not identified....
Laker Airways collapse - licence application (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on the application made by businessman Sir Freddie Laker to secure a licence from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after the collapse of Laker Airways. Male reporter not identified (poss. Paul...
Laker Airways collapse - British Caledonian view (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male representative for the British Caledonian airline (not identified) on the financial collapse of Laker Airways and the possibility of his company taking over the Skytrain transatlantic...
Laker Airway collapse - reasons (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the reasons behind the financial collapse of the low budget Laker Airways, including the discounts offered by rival airlines. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
Laker Airways collapse - license bid (1982)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Freddie Laker on his attempt to receive a licence for a new airline from the Civil Aviation Authority, so he can re-employ staff after the collapse of Laker Airways.