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36 results found for '"Michael Edwardes"' in Keywords.
British Leyland ballot (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Union representative Todd Sullivan, following the ballot of British Leyland workers on Leyland Chief Executive Michael Edwardes’ proposals. Male interviewer not identified.
British Leyland dispute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Series of 4 clips featuring unidentified speakers, probably all trade union spokesmen, on the dismissal of Derek Robinson by British Leyland, the subsequent AEUW inquiry, and union advice to members in the...
Jim Prior phone-in on industrial relations (1980)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Talk show; Trailer
Alastair Burnet hosts part of a talk show with guest Employment Secretary Jim Prior who talks about new employment legislation which will among other matters curb secondary picketing, and on industrial...
British Leyland launches Metro (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
Unidentified male speaker (poss. British Leyland chairman Sir Michael Edwardes) announces the launch of the Metro car, which he predicts will revive the fortunes of Austin Morris.
Launch of the new Ford Triumph (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the new Ford Triumph Acclaim, part of Ford’s recovery plan. Male reporter not identified.
British Leyland may close (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Employment Secretary Norman Tebbit on the possible closure of vehicle manufacturing company British Leyland if it can’t be made competitive, effect on unemplyment, and current dispute over...
Future of British Leyland and strike (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on British Leyland’s future, so-called tea break strike and announcement expected on job losses in its truck division. Includes interview with Centre for Policy Studies Director of Studies, Alfred...
British Leyland’s year and future plans (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an optimistic Tony Ball, director at British Leyland, on the company’s year and its future including new models, industrial relations issues and improving competitiveness. Male interviewer...
British Leyland dispute - Decision of workers (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the decision of British Leyland workers to return to work after a majority voted to accept new wage packages. Male field reporter not identified; male studio reporter not identified.
Tony Benn on unemployment and possible new party (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; Parliamentary debate; News report
Report on a speech (with excerpts) in Parliament by Labour MP Tony Benn on the unemployment crisis and the power it is giving to employers; and on possible new centre political party formed from disaffected...