Harold Wilson memorial service

Title

Harold Wilson memorial service

Genre

News report; Interview; Obituary; Music

TX Date

12 Jul 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:05:10

Description

Jeff Collins reports on the Westminster Abbey memorial service for former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, who died in 05/95. With contributions from John Major, Tony Blair, Barbara Castle, James Callaghan and Denis Healey. Wilson’s twin granddaughters, Catherine and Jennifer, sing a hymn.

Contributors

James Callaghan; Denis Healey; Barbara Castle; John Major; Tony Blair; Jeff Collins; Catherine Wilson; Jennifer Wilson

Keywords

Deaths; Death; London; Labour Party; Harold Wilson; Prime ministers; Funerals; Westminster Abbey; Commemorative events; Church services

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