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UK unemployment - Experiences then and now (1981)

Genre

Interview

Two unidentified male speakers relate their experiences of unemployment and job-hunting - one, at the newly-opened job centres; the other, during the recession of the 1930s. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Portsea Island Discs: John Holmes, veterinary surgeon and broadcaster (1985)

Andy Ferriss, this week, talks to John Homes, a veterinary surgeon, broadcast, an expert animal behaviour, a lover of music, fishing, hunting and fine wines. A country boy. He talks about his life and his...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Ford Dagenham plant (1981)

Genre

Interview

An ex-Ford worker on the decision of Ford Motors to open a factory in Dagenham, and his own experience as a job-hunting engineer in the early days. He is speaking on the fiftieth anniversary of the plant....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Judge job hunting for defendant (1985)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the unusual step Judge Michael Argyle took at the Old Bailey in order to help 27-year-old Everton Samuels secure a new life for himself after being found with cannabis on his person. With comment...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Taxi driver dies after mugging (1994)

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

Mark Phillips reports on the death of Freddy Franks, London taxi driver, from a heart attack after teenage muggers who hired his cab tried to steal his mobile phone. Franks was due to retire from his job....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Steve Jones show (1988)

Genre

Interview; Advertisement

Steve Jones Show. Actor Simon Cadell talks to Steve Jones about his early life and his work, including commercial voice-overs; the BBC series, Hi-de-Hi!; watching himself on television; his current role in...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Village Life: Tadley (1986)

Mike Matthews in association with Vincent’s BMW, this week visits the village life of Tadley, in Hampshire. One single track with 8 interviews: 1- Matthews meets a man who manufactures brooms, to sweep up...

ILR South Radio Online Audio