Reginald Maudling on return to colonial rule in Rhodesia

Title
Reginald Maudling on return to colonial rule in Rhodesia
Genre
Interview
TX Date
13 Nov 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:03:47
Description
Conservative MP and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald Maudling calls for the British Government to resume temporary colonial control of Rhodesia to ensure fair elections. Maudling believes that Joshua Nkomo, leader of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union, is attempting to murder his way to power, and he hopes that Bishop Abel Muzorewa will win any free election. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Reginald Maudling
Keywords
Elections; Politics; Government; Ian Smith; Rhodesia; Joshua Nkomo; Abel Muzorewa; Colonial countries; Civil war (concept); Colonial affairs; Colonial policy

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LBC/IRN, "Reginald Maudling on return to colonial rule in Rhodesia". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0013000385009 (Accessed 04 Jul 2025)