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Season 1966

  • S1966E01 Assassination of Hendrik Verwoerd

    • September 6, 1966
    • BBC One

    First transmitted in 1966, 24 Hours looks at the shock assassination of the prime minister of South Africa, Hendrik Verwoerd, and the questions it raises about the future of South Africa.Verwoerd was killed by a white man who thought that poor white people needed more help. Individuals from all sides of the political spectrum give their views on his assassination and the future of South Africa.

Season 1971

  • S1971E01 Yesterday's Men

    • June 17, 1971
    • BBC One

    Documentary looking at Wilson's shadow cabinet in their first year of opposition following their election defeat at the 1970 general election.