Key Information
Reference code
MENAUL 8/56
Title
Audio recording of a BBC radio programme, 'Britain's nuclear deterrent, 1979 Feb 6
Date(s)
- 1979 Feb 6 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
Audio cassette: 'Britain's nuclear deterrent-BBC4 (File on Four)'. General history of British independent nuclear deterrent from Skybolt and discussion on the need to plan ahead for the replacement for Polaris, relating to ballistic missiles vs cruise includes Menaul. Also interview with Paul Warnke, US chief negotiator for SALT 2 ( Strategic Arms Limitation Talk), relating to SALT 2 and SALT 3 and Lawrence Martin, Vice Chancellor, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne on position of Europe in US-USSR SALT 2 and 3 talks. (35 mins)