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Attempts to save Talbot Linwood car plant (1981)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Secretary of State for Scotland, George Younger, about his attempts to save the Talbot Linwood car manufacturing plant. Female interviewer not identified. Short break in recording.

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Ocean Sound This Week No.66: Programme 66 of a weekly news and sports review (1988)

OCEAN SOUND THIS WEEK NO. 66 Programme 66 of a weekly news and sports review called Ocean Sound This Week, broadcast by independent radio station Ocean Sound on 31 January 1988. Presented by PETE WARDMAN....

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Peugeot Talbot launch (1986)

Genre

Interview

An unknown representative from the Peugeot car company describes the launch of the Peugeot Talbot, and what it’s success in Europe might mean for Coventry and the local economy and employment rate.

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Maxwell assets sale (1991)

Genre

Press conference

Press conference featuring joint administrator in the sale of the Maxwell family assets, John Talbot, following the death of publisher Robert Maxwell.

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Pools winner on payout (1979)

Genre

Interview

Interview with unemployed hairdresser, Irene Powell, 20, of Port Talbot, Wales, on how she feels after winning 882,000 pounds on the football pools. She says she’s very excited. Male interviewer not...

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David Owen at launch of Peugeot Talbot (1986)

Genre

Interview

SDP leader David Owen states it is crucial for British firms to be able to sell cars abroad, and describes the state of British industry. He talks from the launch of the Peugeot Talbot in Coventry. Male...

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James Callaghan on Welsh steel closures (1980)

Genre

Interview

Labour leader James Callaghan challenges Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over reports over the closure of Port Talbot and Llanwern steel works. Male interviewer not identified.

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Linwood car plant to close (1981)

Genre

News report

Report on the planned closure of the Talbot, Linwood car plant in Scotland with massive loss of jobs. John Perkins reports.

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Birthday tribute to the Queen Mother (1990)

Genre

Speech; Tribute; News report; Vox pop

On the eve of the Queen Mother’s 90th birthday, this report takes a look back over her life. Godfrey Talbot, the Queen’s biographer, pays tribute to the Queen Mother, as does Prime Minister Margaret...

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Prince of Wales-Diana Spencer relationship (1980)

Genre

News report; Interview

Peter Deeley reports on press speculation regarding the relationship between Lady Diana Spencer and Prince of Wales, Prince Charles. Includes interviews with Harper’s and Queen columnist Anne(?) Foxall(?);...

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