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Swan Hunter launch final ship (1994)

Genre

Interview

Interview with David Swan, grandson of the founder of Swan Hunter shipbuilders, about the launch of what looks set to be the last ship to leave the yard. Interviewer not heard.

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The Business Programme No. 95 (1990)

The Business Programme No.95, broadcast on Monday evenings and presented by Rob Thomas. TRACK 1- Portsmouth buses - Southdown-Portsmouth and MMC Report on bus operations in city - Interview with Alan...

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Falklands war - bomb disposal (1982)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the operations of bomb disposal expert Flight Lieutenant Alan Swan and his team during the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina. Includes interview with Alan Swan. Female reporter not...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Worker comments on Swan Hunter closure (1994)

Genre

Interview

Interview with unidentified male speaker about the closure of the Swan Hunter shipyard in Tyne and Wear where up to 400 men will lose their jobs. Interviewer not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Swan Hunter dispute (1977)

Genre

Interview

Polish spokesman, Andrey Kovalski, on the UK shipbuilding deal and on the Clydeside shipbuilders’ decision to accept an order of Polish ships lost by workers at Swan Hunter on Tyneside due to their...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Robert Swan on polar record attempt (1988)

Genre

Interview

Interview with explorer Robert Swan about his attempt to become the first man to walk to both poles. He will be leading a team of experienced explorers but also plans to take a group of 30 schoolchildren....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Swan Hunter dispute (1977)

Genre

Interview

Interview with John Parker, British Shipbuilders, on Swan Hunter’s share of a Polish order as the labour dispute and overtime ban by workers continues, no option but to move the work to other yards now....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Closure of Swan and Edgar - Customer reaction (1982)

Genre

Vox pop

Vox pop with customers following the announcement of the closure of the Swan and Edgar department store in Piccadilly Circus, central London. Female reporter not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Swan Hunter dispute (1977)

Genre

Interview

Peter Viggers Conservative MP, on Tyneside Swan Hunter shipbuilders’ decision not to end overtime ban which has put in jeopardy their share of a Polish shipping order. Male reporter not identified (poss....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Campaign to secure future of Swan Hunter (1994)

Genre

Interview

Dick Gonzales(?), leader of a campaign to stop the closure of the Swan Hunter shipyard in Tyne and Wear, says the Government could still save the yard. Interviewer not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio