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  1. Evaluation of Chrysler-Peugeot merger (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the Peugeot takeover of Chrysler UK after the Government approved the deal. Trade union leader Grenville Hawley says the unions will support the takeover, and Scottish Secretary Bruce Millan says...

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  2. MG sale to Aston Martin (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the sale by British Leyland of the MG sports car factory at Abingdon in Oxfordshire, to a consortium led by Aston Martin Lagonda. Speaking are: British Leyland representative Murray Loake; Aston...

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  3. Robert Maxwell on Times offer (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Telephone interview with Robert Maxwell, head of Pergamon Press, on talks with Lord Thomson (Roy Thomson) about the possible acquisition of The Times and Sunday Times newspapers. Female interviewer not...

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  4. Lonrho bid for House of Fraser (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with House of Fraser spokesman about an offer made by Lonrho to buy House of Fraser which is well bellow their expectations. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  5. Rupert Murdoch new Times owner (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview about the problems at the Times newspaper with speculation on how new owner Rupert Murdoch might overcome these problems. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  6. Harold Evans on the Times (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with new editor of the Times Harold Evans about the direction of the newspaper and the effect of the takeover by Rupert Murdoch. Male interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono.

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  7. Rupert Murdoch buys Times (1981)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Owner of The Sun newspaper, Rupert Murdoch, gives a press conference announcing his acquisition of the Times newspaper following negotiations with trade unions which will lead to over 500 redundancies and...

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  8. Playboy takeover (1981)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on the takeover of the Playboy gaming interests in Britain by Trident Television after two casinos were refused license renewal largely due to foreign ownership. A statement is read on behalf of...

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  9. Rupert Murdoch’s Times takeover (1981)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Press conference

    Report on the provisional takeover of The Times newspaper by owner of The Sun, Rupert Murdoch and reaction of newspaper unions. Speaking are: Rupert Murdoch; head of the NUJ at The Times, Jake Ecclestone(?);...

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  10. 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;...

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