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01/05/1978
A news report on a wet bank holiday highlights one lady's resentment of the association between May Day and Communism. It also points out that there is a lack of places to spend the day as many tourist attractions remain closed. This episode ran later in the day due to holiday programming.(1978)
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Mon 1 May 1978
22:25
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Britain's First Official May Day Bank Holiday
Duration: 01:25
Did You Know?
In 1889, the International Socialist Congress designated 1 May as a day to honour workers. After World War II, leaders in the Soviet Union embraced the new holiday and the annual parade in Moscow's Red Square became known for its display of the country's military strength. In Britain the day was introduced as a bank holiday by the Secretary of State for Employment, Michael Foot.
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Broadcast
- Mon 1 May 1978 22:25
Bank Holidays Collection
Clips from this programme are available online as part of the Bank Holidays Collection.
