ATV Today: 17.02.1981: Colliery Closure

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Summary

John McLeod reports from Victoria Colliery at Biddulph in Staffordshire where a one-day strike has been held to protest against plans by the NCB to close the pit.

Year:

1981

Duration:

0:01:58

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Genre:

Television News

Company:

ATV

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Interview with local NUM official Bob Reynolds about the men's actions which took place despite the fact that Joe Gormley had asked members to 'cool it'. Vox pops with miners who were angry about the closure plans and worried about the future.

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Notes

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