David Blunkett on life, disability and politics

Title

David Blunkett on life, disability and politics

Genre

Interview; News bulletin; Trailer

TX Date

22 Sep 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:24:12

Description

Labour MP for Sheffield David Blunkett speaks to Frank Bough about his autobiography On a Clear Day which focuses on his early life and how he got into politics. He talks about overcoming his disability, people’s expectations, the little vision he has and how he copes with being blind. Also on his schooldays; going into politic; the breakdown of his marriage; and his guide dogs. Includes two trailers, news bulletin read by Frank Bough and travel report from Matthew Schofield.

Contributors

David Blunkett; Frank Bough; Matthew Schofield

Keywords

Books; Politics; Labour Party; Education; Disabled persons; Members of Parliament; Schools; Autobiographies; Sheffield; Disabilities; Politicians; Blind; Dogs; On a Clear Day; Blindness

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