Jeremy Thorpe returns to Devon after acquittal

Title

Jeremy Thorpe returns to Devon after acquittal

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

1 Jul 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:01

Description

Report on the return of former local MP, Jeremy Thorpe, to his home in North Devon following his acquittal in the trial at the Old Bailey in London after facing allegations of conspiring to murder model Norman Scott. With comment from: Reverend John Hornby of St Peters Church, Bratton Fleming, Exmoor on delivering a thanksgiving service; John Gregory, local Liberal Party chairman. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Hornby; John Gregory

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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