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202560 minPGdocumentary

Political Systems

David Frost vs

202560 minPGdocumentary

David Frost conducted over 10,000 interviews with notable figures, including Richard Nixon and Margaret Thatcher, during his career in political media.

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Political Systems

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Francis Longhurst,

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David Frost conducted over 10,000 interviews with notable figures, including Richard Nixon and Margaret Thatcher, during his career in political media.

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Liz Mermindirector

Matt Hill

Matt Hilldirector

Francis Longhurstdirector

Tom McCarthy

Tom McCarthydirector

Marion Milnedirector

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David Frost conducted over 10,000 interviews with prominent figures like Richard Nixon, Margaret Thatcher, and Muhammad Ali. These conversations provide insight into significant events of the late 20th century, including the Watergate scandal and the evolution of political media. The documentary connects Frost's interviews to current societal issues, illustrating their lasting impact on public discourse. It presents a detailed look at how these dialogues shaped understanding during Frost's career and continue to resonate today.

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