Mikhail Gorbachev takes part in Question Time

Title

Mikhail Gorbachev takes part in Question Time

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Speech; Music; Poetry

TX Date

8 Dec 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:17

Description

Report on the visit of former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev to London, where he took part in a special edition of Question Time at Westminster Central Hall. Former Speaker of the House, Lord (Bernard) Weatherill introduces Gorbachev, who speaks through an interpreter about issues such as the Cold War, and his standing in his home country. Lord (Denis) Healey quotes American poet Robert Frost. Members of the audience(?) express their admiration for Gorbachev. Clip includes Russian music.Tanya Hines reports.

Contributors

Denis Healey; Mikhail Gorbachev; Bernard Weatherill; Tanya Hines

Keywords

Politics; London; Russia; USSR; International relations; Political leadership; Television programmes; Presidents; Politicians; Poetry; Mikhail Gorbachev; Question Time; Robert Frost

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