Jeremy Thorpe hearing- Thorpe arrives at court

Title

Jeremy Thorpe hearing- Thorpe arrives at court

Genre

News report; Interview; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:42

Description

Report on the hearing at Minehead Magistrates’ Court in Somerset over allegations former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe had conspired to hire an assassin to murder former male model Norman Scott, whose allegations of a homosexual relationship threatened his political career. Includes reaction following Jeremy Thorpe’s arrival at the court and interview with male pensioner from Barnstaple (not identified). Two male reporters (one not identified, the other is Peter Gould).

Contributors

Peter Gould

Keywords

Liberal Party; Somerset; Jeremy Thorpe; Homicide; Trials; Politicians; Norman Scott; Political leaders; Allegations; Minehead; Gays; Political scandals; Magistrates courts

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