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176 results found for '"John Smith"' in Contributors.
Cannabis smuggling ring seizure (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Detective Superintendent John Smith about the drug raid called Operation Cyril that caught the UK’s largest drug smuggling ring with a large seizure of cannabis. Male interviewer not...
Japanese businessmen visit UK (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Trade Secretary John Smith, on the visit of 100 Japanese businessmen to Britain to examine the wide range of British products and investments. Male interviewer not identified.
New Cross fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the fire that broke out during a party in the New Cross area of London killing several people (9 known at this time). Speaking are: local resident Norman Lewis(?) and district commander, John...
Labour view on BA privatisation (1982)
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- Interview
Telephone interview with Labour shadow Trade Secretary John Smith responding to the announcement by trade minister Iain Sproat about the Government’s decision to sell off British Airways before the next...
John Smith calls for Government to meet with NCB and NUM (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
John Smith, Labour Energy spokesman, calls for the Government to meet with the National Coal Board and National Union of Mineworkers in order to prevent a national coal strike. Male interviewer not...
General Election - C4 news broadcast (1983)
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- Election coverage; News bulletin; News report; Special; Interview; Speech; Press conference
Channel 4 television news broadcast, 10/06/83 (19.00) following the announcement of the results in the UK 1983 General Election. Reporters and presenters include: Trevor McDonald; Sue Lloyd-Roberts; Peter...
Look back at parliamentary session (1983)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the Parliamentary session just ending, during which the sale of 500 million pounds’ worth of shares in BP was announced, also that nurses would forego any strike action. Speakers are shadow...
John Smith on strike suspension during Stockport Messenger dispute (1983)
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- Interview
Labour MP, John Smith on the opportunity for talks to take place in the Stockport Messenger dispute, following the National Graphical Association’s decision to suspend strike action, and calling for the...
Decision makers (1984)
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- Interview; Documentary
Decision Makers, presented by Richard Dallyn. Documentary on the aftermath of the government’s decision to ban trade unions at GCHQ. Looks at the impact the ban has had on the government’s image, and...
Young London (1984)
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- Competition; Discussion; Interview; Music; News bulletin; Phone-in; Talk show; Trailer
Clive Bull presents Young London, a radio show for young people containing current affairs phone-in quiz; news including student report by James Sheppey and Jessica Bond with interview with working student;...