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  1. Our kind of town (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview

    This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates London’s sewage system. In the first part Manager of Thames Water’s Metropolitan Public Health Division, Les...

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  2. Beadlebum show (1980)

    Genre
    Competition; Interview; Special; Vox pop

    Jeremy Beadle presents his Beadlebum show from the Thames Day events at the South Bank in London and asks quiz questions. Speaking are: male town crier; leader of the GLC, Sir Horace Cutler; former rugby...

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  3. Ray Horner on Thames Barrier (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Project manager Ray Horner on the Thames Barrier, the flood barrier being built at Woolwich Reach to protect London from tidal surges. The project is three years behind schedule and is due to open at the end...

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  4. Flood risk to Isle of Dogs (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified female representative of the Women’s Transport Service on the risk of flooding at the Isle of Dogs. The speaker, along with 19 female volunteers, is responsible for relaying information about...

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  5. Hammersmith and Fulham borough flood plan (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male council officer from the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham says most of the area is below the high tide level and is only protected by a wall. Female interviewer not identified....

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  6. Greater London Council’s emergency flood plan for London (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male spokesman for Greater London Council on the danger of flooding in London. He says the underground train tunnels could fill with water. Female interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.

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  7. Reviving the River Thames (1982)

    Genre
    Interview; Documentary

    Mike Carson presents a programme on the River Thames. He is joined by marine biologist Paul Cragg, who tells of the history of the river, from its beginnings to the slow deterioration of the river due to...

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  8. Today’s Thames (1982)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview

    A programme on the River Thames: its history, its uses, and its possibilities for the future. Museum of London historian Colin Sorensen gives an historical account of the river from Roman times onwards. Dr...

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  9. GLC Thames Day Extravaganza (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Report from the GLC’s public event, Thames Day. The activities are described, and Barbara Bate from Westminster Muscular Dystrophy; Lord Birkett (GLC director for recreation and the arts); and Londoners...

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  10. NewsRevue (1984)

    Genre
    Special

    NewsRevue - an episode of the topical satirical comedy song and sketch show. Individuals parodied include UK Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher and her son Mark Thatcher; French President, Francois...

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