More about Harold Wilson on the BBC
Browse through all BBC Parliament's Harold Wilson Night programmes, or look at further articles and recordings about the former prime minister, taken from across BBC radio and online.
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Harold Wilson Night: Schedule at a Glance
An at-a-glance guide to BBC Parliament's range of special programming marking 50 years since Wilson became Labour leader.
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Wilson's World, presented by Peter Snow
Shirley Williams, Bernard Donoughue and Douglas Hurd assess the legacy of Harold Wilson in a studio discussion.
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Yesterday's Men
A rare chance to see the 1971 documentary - condemned as a "calculated, deliberate, continuous deceit" - following Wilson's shadow cabinet in opposition.
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BBC Radio 4: The Prime Ministers
BBC Political editor Nick Robinson explores how Wilson responded to the great challenges of his time, for his BBC Radio 4 series.
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BBC News: Wilson Westminster statue plea
Report on Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman's call for a Wilson statue at Westminster, 'equal in quality to that in his home town'.
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BBC News: Abbey to honour former PM
Plans to honour Wilson with a Westminster Abbey memorial stone; many ex-premiers are buried or commemorated there.
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BBC Radio 4: Europe referendum then and now
Sir Stephen Wall considers what Wilson might teach Cameron about Europe, referendums, and holding his party together.
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BBC News: A momentous year's 50th anniversary
Lords Carrington, Donoughue and Hennessy discuss event-filled 1963, when Wilson succeeded Gaitskell as Labour leader.
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History of the BBC: Yesterday's Men, 1971
The BBC enraged Wilson's outgoing government, effectively tricking them into taking part in a programme that was to ridicule them.
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BBC History: Wilson's early career
Report looking back at Wilson's early election victories, his 'white heat' speech, and the pound's devaluation.
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BBC Archive: Wilson's Churchill tribute
In 1965, Wilson leads tributes to Britain's war leader, summarising Sir Winston Churchill's military record and political career.
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BBC On This Day: Harold Wilson Resigns
"Mr Wilson, who turned 60 five days ago, made his bombshell announcement to his Cabinet this morning."
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Your Paintings: Harold Wilson
Ruskin Spear's portrayal of Wilson, displayed at the National Portrait Gallery, is among the depictions of the former premier on the BBC's 'Your Paintings' site.
