A discussion on how the Commonwealth is seen, from Britain's point of view; as a bridge between nations; a link of understanding between the have's and have not's.; a psychological comfort for the British people at a time of great change in international status. Commentators are Mr Holmes, Canada, Mr Dekai, Nigeria and Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.

BBC discussion programme.

Primary Title
  • BBC: The Commonwealth
Date Broadcast
  • 1963
Duration
  • 29:40
Channel
  • BBC
Broadcaster
  • British Broadcasting Corporation
Station
  • 1YA
Owning Organisation
  • New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
  • BBC discussion programme.
Episode Description
  • A discussion on how the Commonwealth is seen, from Britain's point of view; as a bridge between nations; a link of understanding between the have's and have not's.; a psychological comfort for the British people at a time of great change in international status. Commentators are Mr Holmes, Canada, Mr Dekai, Nigeria and Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.
Classification
  • Unknown
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Politics
  • Public Affairs
Contributors
  • Mr. Holmes (Commentator)
  • Dr. Dekai (Commentator)
  • Professor Robert Chapman (Commentator)