Jeremy Thorpe acquittal

Title

Jeremy Thorpe acquittal

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Jun 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:10

Description

Interview with the Reverend John Hornby of St Peters Church, Bratton Fleming, Exmoor, on his controversial decision to deliver a thanksgiving service for former local MP Jeremy Thorpe following his acquittal at his trial at the Old Bailey in London on charges of conspiring to murder model Nicholas Scott. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Hornby

Keywords

Devon; Liberal Party; Jeremy Thorpe; Homicide; Trials; Politicians; Political leaders; Business people; Church services; David Holmes; George Deakin; Verdicts; Political scandals; Nicholas Scott; John Le Mesurier; Marion Thorpe; Bratton Fleming

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