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Worthwhile waste of time: a documentary about National Service (1986)

This documentary features the memories of British men who were engaged in National Service during the 15 years following the World War II (1947-1967) when it was compulsory to men of 18 years of age.

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Prince Charles on recycling (1977)

Genre

Speech

Speech by Prince Charles on recycling waste.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

NUPE strikes end in London (1977)

Genre

Interview

Joe Quigley, Branch Secretary of the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) describes the process to clear all the waste and return power to the estates now the strike is over and a pay offer has been...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Margaret Thatcher on Conservative election campaign (1979)

Genre

Interview

Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher on the party’s election campaign, and its plans to cut taxes and waste but possibly increase VAT. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Stanley Orme on benefits fraud (1977)

Genre

Interview

Minister of social security Stan Orme claims he wants to see benefits fraud eradicated, and has opened investigations into benefit fraud due to pressure from other MPs and the public, and hopes these...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Windscale Inquiry (1978)

Genre

Interview

Unidentified male nuclear fuel expert on the results of the Windscale Inquiry, which will result in the UK reprocessing Japanese nuclear waste to produce additional power. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Cleaning privatisation criticised (1984)

Genre

Interview

Interview with General Secretary of the TUC, Norman Willis, on privatisation of hospital cleaning and waste collection services, which he claims have been a disaster, with the levels of service plummeting....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Sizewell inquiry (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview on the request to adjourn the safety section of the Sizewell nuclear plant application inquiry until the NNI has produced a full safety assessment of the CEGB’s nuclear reactor design. Also on...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Beach pollution (1994)

Genre

Interview

Interview on pollution at beaches with high levels of plastics and sewage-related debris being found. The speaker would like to see better regulation of the privatised water authorities and says number of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Horace Cutler on cutting unnecessary council jobs (1979)

Genre

Interview

Sir Horace Cutler, leader of the Greater London Council, on cutting council costs. He says he aims to reduce the number of council staff posts because bureaucracy is a waste of public money. Male interviewer...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio