Don’t miss a fascinating insight into the late great Labour politician Tony Benn on Sunday 5 October at 4.30pm at the Exeter Picturehouse.

When he died in 2014 at the age of 88, Tony Benn was Britain’s longest-serving politician. Skip Kite’s review of his career serves as a useful reminder of how politics and indeed the wider world have changed since Benn first entered parliament in 1950.

In a series of interviews held largely in his modest kitchen, Benn describes his privileged background, his political awakening, his fiercely held socialist beliefs, and the successes and failures of his efforts to implement them, both as a minister in post-war Labour governments and later as a backbench MP.

Kite’s skilful use of archive news footage to illustrate Benn’s achievements, and his cogent, strongly felt arguments, all help to create a history of Britain during the latter half of the 20th century.

This special screening will be followed by a panel discussion with guests including John Sergeant.

4.30pm & 7pm

Book by calling 0871 902 5730, on line at www.picturehouses.co.uk or in person at the cinema.

For further information ring 01392 285960 or e mail exeter@picturehouses.co.uk