LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Republic of Frestonia

Genre

Interview

TX Date

1 Nov 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Actor David Rappaport speaking on behalf of the republic of Frestonia, the name adopted by the residents of Freston Road, East London who have declared independence from the UK following plans by the local council to redevelop the area. On Frestonia applying as an independent state for membership of the UN. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Rappaport

Keywords

London; Political systems; UN; Urban development; Independence movements; Frestonia

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