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  1. Thames flood barrier opening row (1984)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the resolution of the row over the form of the opening ceremony of the Thames flood barrier in London. The GLC has finally agreed for the Queen to open it and she will visit to see how it works....

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  2. Air drops to flood areas in UK (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview from Exeter Airport on the aid drops including to farmers for livestock, being made following the floods that have hit the south of England. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  3. Ray Horner on Thames Barrier (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Project manager Ray Horner on the Thames Barrier, the flood barrier being built at Woolwich Reach to protect London from tidal surges. The project is three years behind schedule and is due to open at the end...

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  4. Flood risk to Isle of Dogs (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified female representative of the Women’s Transport Service on the risk of flooding at the Isle of Dogs. The speaker, along with 19 female volunteers, is responsible for relaying information about...

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  5. Storms and floods (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Paul Beard reports on the storms that hit Kent and the rising water level in the Thames and evacuations that took place. It then looks at the effect the storms have had on the rest of the country.

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  6. Thames defences and London floods (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with an unidentified male speaker on the possibility of the Thames breaking its banks or if it will overflow. It looks at what is being done to raise the banks of the Thames. Female interviewer not...

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  7. First alert status for Thames Barrier (1983)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the first alert status for the new Thames Barrier, raised last night as a flood defence against an unusually high tide. Includes interviews with Barrier Deputy Managers John Holloway and Michael...

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  8. Thames Barrier construction (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the construction and tests of the Thames Barrier and floods of London through history, before its grand opening. Speaking are: Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington and project manager Ray Horner....

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  9. Denis Howell on floods in UK (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Minister of Floods Denis Howell about the threat of floods in the south-west of England, following recent heavy snowfall, and on the supply of possible aid to the region. The interview comes...

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  10. Thames Barrier explained (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with project director John Grice about the function of the Thames Barrier. Low pressures in the North Sea, melting polar ice caps and the settlement of London has increased flooding risks in the...

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