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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.

49 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Sep 2023 02:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Cockerell
Interviewed Guest Barbara Castle
Producer Matthew Barrett
Editor Anne Tyerman

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