Archbishop of Canterbury’s time in office

Title

Archbishop of Canterbury’s time in office

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

25 Mar 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:55

Description

Grant Ferrett(?) looks back at Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie’s decade in the role and his views, as he announces his retirement. Includes the Archbishop talking about his time in office and the future, and speaking on the third anniversary of his envoy Terry Waite’s capture as a hostage. Notes say embargoed until 6pm Sunday 25/03/90.

Contributors

Robert Runcie; Grant Ferrett(?)

Keywords

Archbishops; Robert Runcie; Church of England; Lebanon; Beirut; Hostages; Anglicanism; Retirement; Religious leaders; Terry Waite

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