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90 results found for '"Edward Heath"' in Keywords.
Open line (1973)
- Genre
- Advertisement; News bulletin; Phone-in
The programme Open Line, with presenter George Gale and his guest, English comic actor and comedian, Frankie Howerd, answering callers’ questions on Edward Heath’s election manifesto; golfing...
Edward Heath after visiting China (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative Party leader Edward Heath following his visit to China. He speaks about his meeting with the Chinese leaders, Russian objections to his visit, the gift of two pandas, and why he...
Harold Wilson campaign speech in Glasgow (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Harold Wilson, Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, giving his opening speech for the October 1974 election campaign, in Glasgow. On the forthcoming election, and the Labour Party manifesto, in particular...
Michael Foot campaign speech at Sidcup (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Election campaign speech by Michael Foot, Employment Secretary in the Labour Government, in response to an address by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath in his Sidcup constituency. Covers media...
Edward Heath on Conservative leader election (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative leader and former UK Prime Minister Edward Heath on his decision to call for a Party leadership election. He talks about what he believes is best for the party and the country....
Mike Yarwood interview (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Impressionist Mike Yarwood talks about his early attempts at impressionism, his job as a clothing salesman, and some of the people whom he has impersonated. Female interviewer not identified.
Margaret Thatcher starts new job (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Margaret Thatcher answers questions from the media as she leaves her Flood Street home in Chelsea, London, to go to her new job as Conservative Party leader. Female reporter not identified.
Margaret Thatcher on the leadership contest (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
David Kemp interviews Conservative MP Margaret Thatcher about her career aspirations, the last election campaign, and her suitability for the role of leader, in the context of the current Party leadership...
Edward Heath as Prime Minister (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Overview of Edward Heath’s time as Prime Minister (1970-74), and personal tragedy with speeches by and interviews with him. Contributions from Teddy Taylor MP and Conservative politician Willie Whitelaw....
Conservative leadership election (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male MP(?) (poss. Humphry Berkeley) speaks of the Conservative Party being in a state of flux, and Tory MPs being confused in the face of a leadership ballot. He discusses the inadequacies of...