Denis Thatcher launches Parachute Regiment appeal

Title

Denis Thatcher launches Parachute Regiment appeal

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

27 Nov 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:45

Description

Gareth Furby reports on an appearance by Denis Thatcher, husband of the UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, by the Thames in London where he launched a new Parachute Regiment appeal. He speaks about the appeal but refuses to answer questions about the Conservative Party leadership contest. Also includes interview with General Sir Michael Gray.

Contributors

Gareth Furby; Denis Thatcher; Michael Gray

Keywords

London; Armed forces; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Fundraising; Prime ministers; River Thames; Denis Thatcher

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