Thatcher apologises to TV-am

Title

Thatcher apologises to TV-am

Genre

Speech

TX Date

17 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:00:09

Description

Chief Executive of TV-am Bruce Gyngell reads part of a handwritten letter from former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher admitting she is partly to blame for TV-am losing its franchise because of legislation she put in place. Speaking at an award fro journalists at Claridge’s Hotel.

Contributors

Bruce Gyngell

Keywords

Legislation; Margaret Thatcher; Broadcasting; Commercial television; Licences; Television stations; Franchise; TV-am; Claridge’s Hotel

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