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  1. William Rodgers on abandonment of Archway inquiry (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    William (Bill) Rodgers, Secretary of State for Transport, on his reasons for the abandonment of the Archway motorway inquiry due to the activities of pressure groups opposed to the new bypass. Male...

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  2. John Sheldon on strike by traffic wardens (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Trade union leader John Sheldon on upcoming strike action by traffic wardens across London. Sheldon says that pay meters will not be checked and that people will be free to park anywhere in the capital....

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  3. Record traffic jams in London (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with a female spokesperson for the AA about traffic problems for London commuters, due to heavy snowfall, and an industrial dispute involving train drivers. Male reporter not identified.

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  4. Tax on commuters driving into London (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Andrew McIntosh, a member of the Greater London Council, on a proposed tax (or congestion charge) on commuters coming into London by car. Male interviewer not identified.

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  5. After eight (1979)

    Genre
    Interview; Music

    Keith Howell presents an episode of the After Eight show in which he interviews author and artist Peter Jackson at his West London home, on his fascination with London, his vast library of books on the...

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  6. GLC scraps London toll scheme (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with GLC leader Horace Cutler on his decision to scrap a scheme to charge a 50 pence toll on roads in central London to improve traffic congestion, following the indiscretion of a GLC officer....

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  7. Our kind of town (1979)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Special

    Our Kind of Town. Greg Strange presents a special programme examining the role and work of the LBC traffic centre based at New Scotland Yard in central London. Includes excerpts from traffic bulletins...

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  8. After eight special (1980)

    Genre
    Discussion; Interview; Speech

    Tom Maddocks investigates new solutions to London’s transport problems in this special edition of After Eight, following allegations against London Transport and prior to publication of a report on its...

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  9. ASLEF rail strike - comparison with 1955 dispute (1982)

    Genre
    News report

    Report looking back at an ASLEF rail strike in 1955, with a comparison made with the current dispute over the issue of flexible rostering. Female reporter not identified.

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  10. Red Rose Radio - First hour of broadcasting (1982)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Jingle; News bulletin; News report; Special; Trailer

    Chairman, Owen Oyston opens Red Rose Radio in Lancashire. A news bulletin is read by Michael Green, with reports from Nick Peters and Peter Allen and an interview with model agent Bridget Atkinson. The...

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