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Norman Fowler on abolition of road tax (1978)

Genre

Interview

Shadow Transport Secretary and Conservative MP, Norman Fowler on Government plans to abolish road tax. Fowler says abolition will increase the price of petrol and hit rural communities harder than urban...

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Jimmy Carter on saving energy (1977)

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

Ric Davies reports on a speech in Congress by President Jimmy Carter on his unpopular Save It energy policy including gasoline tax and tax on larger cars. Excerpt from speech heard. Senator Henry Jackson and...

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Dennis Skinner on pit closures (1993)

Genre

Interview

The Trade and Industry Select Committee inquiry into the government’s coal mine closure programme is expected to recommend up to 20 of the 31 pits be saved. A delegation of Labour MPs led by Dennis Skinner...

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Fair Game to help towards saving rainforests (1989)

Genre

Interview; News report

James Bays reports from the premiere of the film Fair Game attended by rock star Sting. It will raise money for his campaign to save the Amazon rainforests. The film features the singer’s girlfriend,...

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Alexandra Palace development plans (1981)

Genre

Discussion

Discussion on the new plans for the development of Alexandra Palace and park with money from the fire insurance settlement with opposing views from Terry O’Sullivan, Chairman of the Alexandra Palace...

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Memorial service for IRA victims (1988)

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

Almost two thousand people attended a memorial service for eight soldiers killed by the IRA. Local MP, William McCrea tells the congregation that the killings should only strengthen their resolve to overcome...

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Prince Charles makes a spirited call for a ban on CFC gases (1989)

Genre

News report; Speech

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales made a hard-hitting speech (excerpts heard) to delegates at last night’s Save the Ozone Layer International Conference dinner in London. He called for an international ban...

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The Queen visits South Africa (1995)

Genre

Interview; News report; Vox pop

Chief Correspondent Paul Maurice reports on the Queens visit to South Africa, first in 47 years. Including interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the effect of the Queens visit. It also looks at her visit...

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Nicholas Fairbairn MP (1980)

An outspoken interview with MP Nicholas Faribairn, Solicitor General for Scotland. He talks about government decisions, budgets. He advices people to save gas, electricity. He also explains the functions in...

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General Election - Green Party manifesto launch (1992)

Genre

Interview

George Matheson interviews Green Party spokesman, Dr Richard Lawson during the build-up to the 1992 UK General Election. The interview coincides with the launch of the Green manifesto with a promise to save...

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