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Betty Boothroyd: Call Me Madam

A profile of former House of Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd, featuring rare archive film and interviews with colleagues. First broadcast in 2000.

Michael Cockerell talks to Betty Boothroyd, the daughter of an unemployed mill worker who began her career as a Tiller Girl and went on to become the first female speaker of the House of Commons in 1992.

Her public style, which combined down-to-earth directness with show-business flair, earned her an international reputation. This profile uses rare archive footage and contributions from close friends in its exploration of her life and career.

First broadcast in 2000.

49 minutes

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Thu 16 Mar 2023 23:15

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