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Britain Belongs to You No. 1
The first in a series of 12 campaign reports from Labour's Radio and TV Operations Room, presented by Tony Benn and featuring Hugh Gaitskell.
Factual TV 1959 20 mins
Overview
Anthony Wedgwood Benn presents the latest Labour Party election campaign news with film reports and interviews. Hugh Gaitskell opens the campaign speaking on Labour's relations with the Soviet Union, home affairs and pensions. A special report features Woodrow Wyatt talking to Richard Crossman, the architect of Labour's new pension plan.
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