Lloyd George: The People's Champion

Nan
1h 29m
2006

Overview

Huw Edwards presents a profile of the former Prime Minister, depicting him as a brilliantly innovative social reformer to whom we owe old age pensions, National Insurance and much else. Contributors include Stephen Constantine, Margaret MacMillan, Neil Kinnock, Michael Heseltine and David Steel.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 2006-08-01

Top Billed Cast

Huw Edwards

Arwel Gruffydd

David Lloyd George

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