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The Red Queen: A Film Portrait of Barbara Castle
Barbara Castle, the first woman to hold major cabinet positions in the male-dominated world of politics, talks candidly about her life in Michael Cockerell's intimate film portrait.
The first woman to hold major cabinet positions in the male-dominated world of politics, Barbara Castle, talks candidly about her life in Michael Cockerell's intimate film portrait.
Branded by the Conservatives as Red Barbara, she also enraged her own party, Labour, by seeking to reform the trades unions. Her passionate approach to politics was mirrored by her private life. She tells of her first sexual encounters and of her love affairs. She also meets Tony Blair for the first time and delivers her verdict.
Last on
Tue 19 Sep 2023
02:15
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Presenter | Michael Cockerell |
Interviewed Guest | Barbara Castle |
Producer | Matthew Barrett |
Editor | Anne Tyerman |
Broadcasts
- Sun 29 Jan 1995 20:20麻豆官网首页入口 Two England
- Mon 18 Sep 2023 22:15
- Tue 19 Sep 2023 02:15