Jeremy Thorpe scandal

Title

Jeremy Thorpe scandal

Genre

Interview

TX Date

May 1976

Year of production

1976

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Duration

00:03:11

Description

Interview with Gordon Winter, South African journalist, on his motives in breaking the story on Jeremy Thorpe, Liberal leader’s alleged homosexual affair with Norman Scott, his relationship with Scott and whether he is involved with any group in South Africa that may wish to bring down Jeremy Thorpe. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Julian Manyon).

Contributors

Gordon Winter; Julian Manyon?

Keywords

Politics; Press; South Africa; Liberal Party; Jeremy Thorpe; Norman Scott; Political leaders; Resignation (political); Political scandals

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