Jeffrey Archer wins libel case
- Title
- Jeffrey Archer wins libel case
- Genre
- News report; Interview
- TX Date
- 24 Jul 1987
- Year of production
- 1987
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- Duration
- 00:04:34
- Description
- Report following the successful end to Jeffrey Archer’s libel case against the Daily Star over the allegation that he had had sex with prostitute Monica Coghlan. Includes News of the World editor David Montgomery on his decision to run the original story and Archer’s reaction at the time. Also Conservative councillor Dr David Avery calling for a police crackdown on prostitution. Male reporter not identified.
- Contributors
- Jeffrey Archer; David Avery; David Montgomery
- Keywords
- Prostitution; Libel; Trials; Jeffrey Archer; Monica Coghlan; Daily Star
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