1977
Martha Kearney reviews the newly released government papers from 1977, the year that saw Jim Callaghan struggling with back-bench rebellions and turmoil in Rhodesia.
Martha Kearney presents a look at the political events of 1977, as told through the Cabinet minutes, Foreign Office documents and other Government papers that are released under the thirty year rule at the end of the year.
Stories will include the Lib Lab pact, the question of when to go for a general election, the rise of Margaret Thatcher, back bench rebellions, nuclear power to Iran and the Silver Jubilee.
UK CONFIDENTIAL includes extracts from papers read by actors, discussion with studio guests, and reports compiled by correspondents. With contributions from Michael Foot, Lord Steel, Baroness Williams and Lord Donoghue, an economic overview of the year by Newsnight's Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders and the Today programme's Jon Manel presents a special report. Studio guests include Lord Owen and Anthony Howard.
A Whistledown Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, in association with Takeaway Media.
Producer: Emily Williams.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Martha Kearney |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Foot |
| Interviewed Guest | Stephanie Flanders |
| Interviewed Guest | Anthony Howard |
Broadcasts
- Fri 28 Dec 2007 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 30 Dec 2007 17:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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UK Confidential
Martha Kearney and guests reveal the truth behind previously secret government files
