Viscount Tonypandy on life and times

Title

Viscount Tonypandy on life and times

Genre

Interview; Parliamentary debate; Jingle

TX Date

15 Sep 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:08:34

Description

Angela Rippon interviews on her LBC Newstalk 97.3 FM Drivetime show Viscount Tonypandy (George Thomas), former Speaker of the House of Commons, coinciding with the publication of a biography entitled George, by Edwin Hanton Robertson. He speaks about his background in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales and the formation of his socialist ideals as well as his political career in the Labour Party. Also on his subsequent role in the House of Lords and recent battle with cancer. Includes archive excerpt from the House of Commons.

Contributors

George Thomas; Angela Rippon; LBC Newstalk 97.3

Keywords

Books; Politics; Labour Party; Parliament; Socialism; House of Commons; Cancer; House of Lords; Wales; Politicians; Biographies; George Thomas; Drivetime (radio programme); Rhondda Valley; George

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