Party Political Broadcast by the SDP/Liberal Alliance (1987) John Cleese's Guide to Proportional Representation
In this party political broadcast by the SDP/Liberal Alliance, British actor and Monty Python member John Cleese uses humour to educate and persuade British television viewers about the benefits of proportional representation. The stability of coalition governments and the representation of women and minorities are among the issues discussed. David Owen, Leader of the SDP/Liberal Alliance appears briefly as himself at the end of the broadcast.
Primary Title
- Party Political Broadcast by the SDP/Liberal Alliance
Episode Title
- John Cleese's Guide to Proportional Representation
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 1 April 1987
Release Year
- 1987
Duration
- 10:00
Channel
- BBC One
Broadcaster
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- In this party political broadcast by the SDP/Liberal Alliance, British actor and Monty Python member John Cleese uses humour to educate and persuade British television viewers about the benefits of proportional representation. The stability of coalition governments and the representation of women and minorities are among the issues discussed. David Owen, Leader of the SDP/Liberal Alliance appears briefly as himself at the end of the broadcast.
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Proportional representation--Great Britain
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1979-1997
- Political television commercials--United Kingdom
Hosts
- John Cleese (Host)
Contributors
- Liberal Party (Great Britain) (Subject)
- Social Democratic Party (Great Britain) (Subject)
- David Owen (Actor)
Subjects
- Proportional representation--Great Britain
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1979-1997
- Political television commercials--United Kingdom