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  1. Arthur C. Clarke on satellite communication (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Science fiction novelist Arthur C Clarke on the advance of satellite communication, the ability of satellites to broadcast television, the effects on the energy crisis, the role of science fiction in getting...

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  2. William Ryland on Post Office prices (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Royal Mail chairman William Ryland defending price rises in the Post Office; says there will be no more for 30 months. Male interviewer not identified.

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  3. Sit-in at Plessey factory (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with unidentified female union spokesman (poss. Lily Allen, electricians’ union) about A sit-in at Plessey telecommunications factory in Kirkby, Merseyside in 03/77. Male interviewer not identified.

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  4. First fibre optic cables in UK (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on use of first fibre optic telephone link in UK; phone conversation between Bob Cryer, Secretary of State for Industry and Sir William Ryland, Chairman of the Post Office; interview with Ralph...

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  5. Post Office phone tapping (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Robin Corbett MP, on the Post Office’s ability to tap telephones for police without a warrant. Ought to be under legislative control. Discusses data protection and right to privacy. Male...

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  6. Telecoms charges drops (1978)

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    Interview

    Labour MP Gerald Kaufman explains the targets of drop in telecoms charges to the public of 5%. The Post Office aims to keep its charges down to the level of inflation to give the customer better value for...

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  7. Sir William Barlow on Post Office prices freeze (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sir William Barlow, Chairman of the Post Office, on the decision to freeze prices. Male interviewer not identified.

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  8. Post Office monopoly - Gerald Kaufman view (1978)

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    Interview

    Interview with Industry Minister, Gerald Kaufman on maintaining a Post Office monopoly of telecommunications in the UK. Male interviewer not identified.

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  9. Telecoms strike (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    A spokesman from the Telecoms trade union (poss. Norman Howard) comments on the outcome of talks for a 35 hour week, and agrees the union have settled on a figure of 37.5 hours per week. Customers are...

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  10. Switchboard operators’ wage dispute (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Union representative Vic Palmer on the hospital switchboard operators’ wage dispute due to their request for a 15 percent pay rise, above the Government’s limit of 10 percent. The operators are to...

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