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T Dan Smith

In Living MemorySeries 10
Episode 2 of 4

Jolyon Jenkins hears the story of T Dan Smith, Labour leader of Newcastle city council who was jailed for corruption in 1974 but whose memory is still cherished in the north east.

Contemporary history series.

T Dan Smith was a political star of the 1960s. As Labour leader of Newcastle city council he had plans to turn the city into the 'Brasilia of the north' through slum clearance, inner city motorways and exciting new industries. In 1974, he was jailed for corruption along with architect John Poulson. But if he was such a crook, why do so many people in the north east still cherish his memory?

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28 minutes

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Tue 8 Jun 201021:30
BBC Radio 4

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  • Wed 22 Jul 200911:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 8 Jun 201021:30
    BBC Radio 4