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  1. British Leyland launches Metro (1980)

    Genre
    Speech

    Unidentified male speaker (poss. British Leyland chairman Sir Michael Edwardes) announces the launch of the Metro car, which he predicts will revive the fortunes of Austin Morris.

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  2. Future of the car industry (1982)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview

    Times are hard for the car industry, our largest industry and employer, due to the recession. The programme talks to Britain’s car manufacturers, examines their problems and looks at the future of the...

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  3. Attempts to save Talbot Linwood car plant (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Secretary of State for Scotland, George Younger, about his attempts to save the Talbot Linwood car manufacturing plant. Female interviewer not identified. Short break in recording.

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  4. Aston Martin collapse (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Peter Viggers MP on the possible collapse of the car manufacturer Aston Martin. He asks who handled the negotiations at the Department of Industry, and claims the Secretary of State for Industry Tony Benn is...

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  5. David Halberstam on Hayes programme (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; Phone-in; Advertisement

    Brian Hayes interviews journalist and writer, David Halberstam. Conversation focuses on topics covered in his recently published book The Reckoning: American manufacturing industry decline and comparison of...

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  6. James Scott-Hopkins on Japanese car imports (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Leader of the European Conservative Group, Sir James Scott-Hopkins proposes voluntary restrictions on car imports from Japan. Male interviewer not identified.

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  7. Jensen car firm going out of business (1976)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report from the auction at the factory (bidding heard) as the Jensen car firm goes out of business. Looks at the impact of the business going under and the future of the car industry. Includes interviews...

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  8. Car of the Year award (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Employment Secretary Jim Prior on the award of the Car of the Year for the new Ford Escort. The Fiat Panda came second and British Leyland’s new Metro third. Male interviewer not identified....

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  9. Car safety survey (1991)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on car safety and the variations in protection between car models identified in a survey which will help consumers purchasing vehicles. Calls for manufacturers to respond by changing car design to...

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  10. CBI Conference - Effect of foreign imports on British industry (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male speaker (attending the CBI Conference in Eastbourne?) on why British car manufacturers are having difficulty competing with foreign imports. Male interviewer not identified.

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