Nelson Mandela visits UK

Title

Nelson Mandela visits UK

Genre

News report; Press conference; Vox pop

TX Date

16 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:23

Description

Phil Edwards reports on the visit of the ANC deputy leader, Nelson Mandela, to Britain, his first for three decades following his release from prison in South Africa. The highlight of the trip was a reunion with fellow anti-apartheid campaigner, Bishop Trevor Huddleston. Includes excerpt from press conference, and vox pop.

Contributors

Phil Edwards; Nelson Mandela

Keywords

South Africa; UK; Great Britain; Anti-apartheid movements; Bishops; Church and State; ANC; Nelson Mandela; Trevor Huddleston

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