Charlie Chaplin statue won’t be erected

Title

Charlie Chaplin statue won’t be erected

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Feb 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

Bob Holness interviews irate Great London Council member Illtyd Harrington on the GLC decision not to erect a statue in honour of actor Charlie Chaplin in Kennington, London. He criticises Conservative member Roland Freeman over his comments about the memorial.

Contributors

Bob Holness; Illtyd Harrington

Keywords

London; Local authorities; GLC; Public expenditure; Charlie Chaplin; Statues; Memorials

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