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  1. Economy and coal in Britain (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    An interview addressing the economic difficulties facing Britain, along with the coal miners’ strikes. Agreement is that British coal should be used, and not bought in cheaply from other countries....

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  2. Scargill on safety after Bilsthorpe Colliery disaster (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Angela Rippon interviews, on her Drivetime show, Arthur Scargill, leader of the NUM, on mine safety following the Bilsthorpe Colliery disaster in Nottonghamshire. He calls for the end of roof bolting, a...

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  3. Miners strike - ISTC meeting (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Telephone interview with an unidentified male reporter (poss. Neil Mainland) on a meeting of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) being held to discuss whether the body should support the striking...

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  4. Coal production - Derek Ezra view (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    National Coal Board (NCB) chairman Derek Ezra on the consumption and price of coal, the recent miners’ strikes, and the coal industry compared with other energy industries. Male reporter not identified...

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  5. Miners strike - Eric Heffer on Day of Action (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    Labour MP Eric Heffer is interviewed about the Day of Action for the miners. He says the media has not accurately reflected the issues at stake in the miners’ strike. Male interviewer not identified.

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  6. Miners strike - Picket at Scunthorpe steel works (1984)

    Genre
    Discussion; Vox pop

    Report on a picket by striking miners outside Scunthorpe Steel Works in a bid to gain support from the steelworkers. They also make clear their views on steel management, the Police, and Ian MacGregor,...

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  7. Nottinghamshire mine collapse (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Health and Safety Executive spokesman Peter Smith on the collapse at Biltsthorpe Colliery in Nottinghamshire trapping 5 men inside, the rescue effort and subsequent thorough investigation to...

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  8. Coal industry to be privatised (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with shadow Trade and Industry Secretary Robin Cook on the proposed privatisation of the coal industry, criticising the decision, he states the reasons he thinks it is a mistake. Des Fahy...

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  9. Closure of Mardy Colliery (1990)

    Genre
    Interview; Music; News report; Vox pop

    Sally Johnson reporting on the closure of Mardy Colliery, the last remaining colliery in the Rhondda Valleys. Includes reaction from NUM lodge chairman Mike Richards; vox pop with locals including miner Eric...

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  10. Miners strike - Arthur Scargill on NCB letter (1984)

    Genre
    Press conference

    National Union of Mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill says miners should ignore a letter from National Coal Board chairman Ian MacGregor urging them to return to work. Male and female reporters not identified.

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