Geoffrey Howe on autobiography

Title

Geoffrey Howe on autobiography

Genre

Interview; News bulletin; Advertisement; Jingle; Trailer

TX Date

31 Oct 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

01:00:15

Description

Simon Bates interview on his programme with Lord Howe (formerly Sir Geoffrey Howe), ex-Chancellor, following the publication of his autobiography, Conflict of Loyalty. He talks about his Welsh background and career in politics including friendships with MPs Jack Ashley, Norman St John-Stevas, Alec Douglas-Home, and broadcaster Robin Day. Includes excerpt from his resignation speech. Also includes news bulletins (with Louise Whitefield; Jim Sinclair; Derek Lewis; Doug Hoyle); weather; sports news; financial news; jingles; newspaper headlines; trailers (with Robbie Vincent and Petroc Trelawny); advertisements; travel news (with Matthew Schofield). Broadcast on London Newstalk.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe; Doug Hoyle; Robbie Vincent; Simon Bates; Petroc Trelawny; Derek Lewis; Louise Whitefield; London Newstalk; Jim Sinclair; Matthew Schofield

Keywords

Books; Politics; Conservative Party; Political parties; Members of Parliament; Geoffrey Howe; Autobiographies; Politicians; Cabinet ministers; Biographies; Alec Douglas-Home; Jack Ashley; Robin Day; Conflict of Loyalty; Norman St John-Stevas

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