Nelson Mandela 70th birthday concert

Title

Nelson Mandela 70th birthday concert

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Jun 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:02

Description

Linda Duffin reports on attempts by Conservative MPs to halt BBC television coverage of the Nelson Mandela 70th birthday pop concert at Wembley Stadium, London. Includes interviews with John Carlisle MP; Jim Kerr, Simple Minds; Bishop Trevor Huddleston; Meatloaf.

Contributors

Trevor Huddleston; John Carlisle; Linda Duffin; Jim Kerr; Meatloaf (musical artist)

Keywords

Anniversary celebrations; Conservative Party; Television; Censorship; BBC; Freedom of the press; Members of Parliament; Discrimination; Pop concerts; Bishops; Nelson Mandela; Birthdays; Simple Minds (pop group)

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