Norman Tebbit
Biography: Norman Beresford Tebbit, Baron Tebbit CH, PC is a British politician and life peer. A member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet from 1981 to 1987 as Secretary of State for Employment (1981–83), Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1983–85), Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1985–87) and Chairman of the Conservative Party (1985–87). He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1970 to 1992, representing the constituencies of Epping (1970–74) and Chingford (1974–92).
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Birthday: March 29, 1931
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Bobby Sands: 66 Days
2016-05-03
Bobby Sands: 66 Days
Overview: By the early 1980s, after two decades of violence and unrest, the situation in Northern Ireland took a sudden and profound turn inside the infamous Maze Prison. Seeking the right to be treated as political prisoners rather than common criminals, Irish Republicans led by Bobby Sands began a prison hunger strike that would draw international attention to the conflict. In the 66 days that he refused food, Sands would be elected to the British Parliament, put the Irish Republican struggle centre stage on the world news agenda, and pay the ultimate price for his political convictions. The film combines a powerful mosaic of archival materials, reconstructions and the illuminating accounts of former prisoners, commentators and key players in the drama. With Sands's evocative prison diary at its core, the film brings fresh insight to an iconic figure who single-handedly created a transformative moment in Ireland's history that had global aftershocks.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-03
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Best Ever Spitting Image
2006-07-25
Best Ever Spitting Image
Overview: A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-25
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The Red and the Blue
1983-10-01
The Red and the Blue
Overview: Ken Loach documentary, contrasting the 1982 Labour and Conservative Party conferences.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-01
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Westminster's Secret Service
1995-05-21
Westminster's Secret Service
Overview: Whips pride themselves on their secrecy and discretion. Reporter Michael Cockerell uncovers their shadowy world and reveals how they operate. How close to reality is the fictional Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, in the drama series House of Cards? Government Whips can make or break ministers and ensure they know all the secrets of the private lives of their fellow MPs. One Tory MP claims that the Whips are a gestapo, but another says they are democracy's unsung heroes - as necessary for Parliament as sewers are for civilisation.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-21
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Blackpool Wakes
1989-01-13
Blackpool Wakes
Overview: From political conferences to the George Formby Society's annual bash, and Pleasure Beach to the weather, an Arena documentary on the seaside town of Blackpool and its history.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-13
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