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43 results found for '"Freedom of speech"' in Keywords.

  • John Biggs-Davison reaction to Prince Philip’s speech (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Conservative MP, John Biggs-Davison gives his reaction to the Platform Towards 2000 broadcast on Radio Clyde by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Ray Buckton’s reaction to Prince Philip speech (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ray Buckton, trade union representative, on a Radio Clyde broadcast by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, where he criticised the current power of trade unions. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Peter Hain on Donald Woods flight from South Africa (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Donald James Woods CBE was a South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist. Here Peter Hain reports on his escape from South Africa, which he needed to effect to protect himself and his family...

  • Lucas Molete on life in Soweto (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Journalist Lucas Molete describes life in Soweto, South Africa. He describes the violence, and the difficulties of carrying out his profession in the country due to lack of freedom of expression. Molete...

  • Yehudi Menuhin on the trial of Anatoly Shcharansky (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Musician Yehudi Menuhin on the trial of Soviet dissident Anatoly Shcharansky. On the Soviet government’s fear of criticism by its citizens, continuing lack of tolerance for free speech and willingness to...

  • Hayes on Sunday (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Brian Hayes interviews Trevor Phillips, President of the National Union of Students (NUS), on Freedom of Speech in student unions; Trevor Bailey, cricketer, on World Series cricketer Kerry Packer and...

  • Denis Lemon on blasphemy charge (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Denis Lemon gives his reaction to being found guilty of blasphemous libel at the Old Bailey. As editor of Gay News, Lemon published a poem about a homosexual centurion’s love for Jesus Christ at the...

  • Keith Joseph LSE union ban (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the London School of Economics Students Union ban on Conservative politician Sir Keith Joseph speaking at the college (because of his views on immigration). Conservative Society founder member Kay...

  • Campaign for press freedom (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Labour MP Tony Benn, on the Campaign for Press Freedom, which calls for the right to reply for people misrepresented in the media. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Michael Foot on freedom of the press (1983)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by Labour Party leader, Michael Foot, at a conference of regional editors, supporting journalists in a battle to end government censorship. Sound is in mono.