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Geoffrey Howe on wage increases (1981)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe, who explains why there needs to be lower wage increases to make Britain more competitive in the international markets, refers to the current civil service wages...

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Computer software piracy - BSA spokesman interviewed (1995)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Robin Burton, European Public Affairs Director of the Business Software Alliance, about the increasing international problem of pirated computer software. The interview coincides with the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Adam Thomson on transatlantic air travel (1978)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Adam Thomson, Chairman of British Caledonian Airways, who explains (in the context of a possible US ban on BC flights to Houston) that Houston is a booming part of the United States and that...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

Report on the events of the announcement of the takeover of The Times newspaper by Rupert Murdoch. Speaking are: Managing Director of Thompson Holdings, Gordon Brunton; The Times Editor, William Rees-Mogg;...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Westland affair - Michael Heseltine on takeover bids (1986)

Genre

Interview

Michael Heseltine, former Defence Secretary, on the disadvantages of the US bid (by Sikorsky) for Westland Helicopters, and allegations of bribery by takeover bidder and shareholder Alan Bristow. Male...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Tenth anniversary of the EEC (1983)

Genre

Documentary; Interview; Special; Speech

LBC special documentary about the EEC on its tenth anniversary with views for and against British membership. Speaking are: Edward Heath, the British Prime Minister who signed to join the EEC (archive clip);...

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City week (1979)

Genre

News report; Interview; Consumer advice

City Week, presented by Douglas Moffitt. Part 2 of 2. Includes report on payment issues regarding private health treatment; interview with Private Patients Plan Deputy Managing Director John Gelling(?)....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Rover sale debate in Commons (1994)

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

Peter Murphy reports from the House of Commons, where a debate about the takeover of Rover by BMW rages. Opinions - including those of Conservative MP, Cheryl Gillan, Prime Minister John Major, and...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Portsea Island Discs: Alan Davey, local businessman (1984)

Roger Kennedy talks to Alan Davey, a local businessman, who amongst other things, he has just taken over one of the South’s biggest night clubs within the area: the Sun’s Place Night Club in Portsmouth....

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Portsea Island Discs: Graham Jameson, publican and former international salesman (1985)

This week, Andy Ferriss is in Winchester, and his host is a pub landlord and former international salesman. His name is Graham Jameson, and he talks about his life and his career. First, he talks about his...

ILR South Radio Online Audio