Main content

Speeches - Enoch Powell's controversial "Rivers of Blood" speech

A look at how Enoch Powell's controversial speech sparked a huge debate about immigration and its impact on British society. After giving his anti-immigration speech in 1968, Enoch Powell was sacked as a front-bench spokesman by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath, yet received massive public support. Simon Armitage examines how powerful language in the wrong mouths can be dangerous.

Release date:

Duration:

7 minutes

This clip is from