Pickpockets targeted on London underground

Title

Pickpockets targeted on London underground

Genre

News report; Interview; Special

TX Date

24 Jul 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:04:55

Description

Jeff Collins reports on the launch of Operation Big Dipper to reduce pickpocketing on the London Tube with the cast of Oliver putting on a performance (excerpts heard), leaflets and posters and tannoy announcements (one heard). Includes interviews with John Drake, Manager of Oxford Circus tube station; Acting Inspector for Operation Big Dipper, Theresa McDaid offering tips to prevent falling victim to theft; Sid Mitchell who plays the Artful Dodger; Transport Minister Steven Norris on Underground crime and the campaign.

Contributors

Jeff Collins; Steven Norris; John Drake; Theresa McDaid

Keywords

London; Underground railway networks; Crime prevention; Musical theatre; Theft; Awareness-raising campaigns; Theft protection; Oliver Twist

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