Key Information
Reference code
MAYHEW 14/14
Title
Press cuttings, 1958-1973, relating to Mayhew's opposition to commercial television
Date(s)
- 1958 Aug 3 - 1973 Nov 14 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 file
Scope and content
Newspaper cuttings relating to Mayhew's opposition to commercial television and his call for the abolishment of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television license scheme. Cuttings also relate to Mayhew's resignation as Labour Party broadcasting spokesman, which resulted from his opposition to recommendations calling for the reconstruction of the Independent Television Authority put forth by Sir Harry (William Henry) Pilkington, Chairman of the Committee on Broadcasting, Jul 1962. 1 file.