LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

A question of race

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

TX Date

19 Sep 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:52:50

Description

A Question of Race. Part 3: Eruptions in the Melting Pot. A documentary presented by John Thompson. The programme examines on what is being said and done about race relations in Britain. Right-wing groups such as the National Front are discussed, including the tactics and literature used to promote it and recruit young members. Victims of racial attacks talk about their ordeals, and we hear different viewpoints from people in the community, including members of ethnic minority groups, the police, and academics. Speakers include: Michael Billig, Birmingham University; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Martin Webster, National Front; Jay Thagger; Professor Steven Rose; Martin Barker.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Martin Webster; John Thompson; Steven Rose; Jay Thagger; Martin Barker; Michael Billig

Keywords

Interethnic relations; UK; Ethnic conflicts; National Front; Racial segregation; Ethnic groups; Multiethnic societies; Racial discimination

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