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  1. V S Pritchett on English language and career (1980)

    Genre
    Interview; Discussion

    Interview with British writer and critic V S Pritchett (Victor Sawdon Pritchett), on his upbringing, the use of English in the modern world, the standard of modern literature and criticism, and his own work....

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  2. Use of English in new Russian slang (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the decline of the Russian language among young people in favour of an English-Russian slang called Ruslish and on campaigns against it. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  3. Jon Erikson on English Channel attempt (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    American, Jon Erikson on his attempt to swim the English Channel three ways, non-stop. Male interviewer not identified.

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  4. Patrick Jenkin on forming of English Heritage (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    Environment Secretary Patrick Jenkin on a new independent body to care for monuments and buildings, called English Heritage. Male interviewer not identified.

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  5. Standards of written English fall (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    John Day, Deputy Secretary General of the Associated Examining Board, describes the lowering of standards of written English in exams. He discusses where the breakdown in communication skills is coming from,...

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  6. Prince Charles in defence of the English language (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales has attacked the decline in literacy and the quality of English. Havovi Todd’s report considers his criticism of an alternative prayer book, and his regret that schools’...

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  7. Kenneth Baker on the new English language learning syllabus (1988)

    Genre
    Interview

    A report has been released recommending what books children should read in the classroom. It also covers how English should be taught in general. It warns that, although standard English should be...

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  8. English Channel attempt - Death of Renata Agondi (1988)

    Genre
    Interview

    Swim pilot Michael Oram speaks to reporter Kevin Murphy via radio telephone from the middle of the English Channel, following the death of 25 year-old Brazilian, Renata Agondi, who was attempting to swim the...

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  9. English football clubs allowed back to Europe (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Brussels minister responsible for law and order, Louis Tobback speaks to John Fraser on UEFA’s announcement that Aston Villa and Manchester United can play in Europe again after a 5 year ban on English...

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  10. John Honey on standard English pamphlet (1983)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with John Honey on his pamphlet The Language Trap, which advocates the teaching of Standard English and grammar in schools. Honey cites NUM leader Arthur Scargill, who was encouraged by his father...

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