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Ken Livingstone on London Transport (1981)

Genre

Speech

Ken Livingstone, leader of the Greater London Council, on the need for businesses in London to contribute to London Transport. He is interrupted by the jeers of Conservative council members.

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New Magazine London Bound (1980)

A reporter talks to the editor of the new magazine London Bound, made especially to bring information for commuters into London. [Box 2]

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Cries from the city (1986)

A documentary about crime, policing and city finance in London.

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Police Operation Intend against IRA bombs (1981)

Phil Coope reports on Operation Intend, the massive search for an IRA bomb factory launched by Thames Valley Police at the same time Scotland Yard mounted a similar search in London. It followed the spate of...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Dave Wetzel on increased rates in London (1984)

Genre

Interview

Greater London Council Transport Committee chairman, Dave Wetzel on the Government’s decision to increase rates in London to cover the cost of London Transport. Male interviewer not identified.

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London Corporation & GLC (1975)

Genre

Interview

Norman Hall, Chairman of the Corporation of the City of London on the suggestion that they come under the authority of the Greater London Council (GLC). Female interviewer not identified.

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Ambassadors for London (1995)

Genre

Interview; News report

Clodagh Kennedy reports on the Ambassadors for London scheme, which aims to push London as a conference venue and encourage business tourism and spending in the capital. Speaks to Sir John Egan, Chair of the...

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Government London transport plans (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Chairman of the London Group of Labour MPs Frank Dobson criticising the Government’s white paper proposals to transfer control of the capital’s public transport from the GLC-run London...

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Horace Cutler on London Transport busking licence (1979)

Genre

Interview

Horace Cutler, leader of the Greater London Council, wants to licence buskers on London Transport. Male interviewer not identified.

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London tourism industry set to grow (1996)

Genre

Interview

London’s leading business people have been brought together in Westminster to discuss the city’s economy. One area of jobs growth is expected to be in tourism. Graham Leach speaks to Louise Wood of the...

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