Decision makers

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview

TX Date

19 Oct 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:20:22

Description

Decision Makers, presented by Terry Dignan. Interview with Harold Wilson, 20 years after he entered Downing Street as Prime Minister, about his life as one of Britain’s most controversial leaders. Topics covered include: Rhodesia and Ian Smith; the devaluation of the pound; the Vietnam War and Wilson’s relationship with US President Lyndon Johnson; members of his cabinet; trade unions; strikes; his resignation. Wilson is interviewed by Jim Hancock.

Contributors

Harold Wilson; Jim Hancock; Terry Dignan

Keywords

Politics; Trade unions; Labour Party; Strikes; Labour disputes; Harold Wilson; Ian Smith; Conservative Party; James Callaghan; Joe Gormley; Currency devaluation; Rhodesia; Prime ministers; Biography; Vietnam War (1945-1975); Lyndon Johnson; Economic recession; SDP; Politicians; Michael Foot; Neil Kinnock; George Brown; Denis Healey; Tony Benn; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political)

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