LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Ian McKellen in talks with John Major

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

24 Sep 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:18

Description

Press conference with gay actor Sir Ian McKellen, following his meeting with the Prime Minister during his campaign to reform the laws on homosexuality. McKellen is pushing for the equalisation of the age of consent (i.e. that applicable to heterosexual and homosexual relationships), and says a shift of mood in Downing Street is extremely welcome. Various reporters not identified.

Contributors

Ian McKellen

Keywords

Actors; Legislation; Government; Armed forces; Crime; Law; Conservative Party; Homosexuality; Age of consent; Discrimination; Prime ministers; John Major; Political campaigns

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