| Level | Piece |
| Ref No | LDG/1/8/45 |
| Title | Untitled |
| Date | 20 January 1989 |
| Extent | 1 cartoon |
| Creator Name | Gibbard; Leslie David (1945-2010); cartoonist |
| Description | Depicts members of parliament fighting a battle with swords and shields. Margaret Thatcher is standing on a chariot in the background with a spear, watching. Neil Kinnock is fighting, Michael Heseltine and [Leon Brittan] are fighting each other, James Prior is standing with a mace watching and three other figures are fighting with them. It seems to be being filmed for a production titled 'Westland 2'. Arnold Weinstock (General Electric Company architect) is holding a film clapper board with 'Westland 2' 'Dir: Cuckney' 'SC 1' and 'TK 1' written on it. John Cuckney (the director) stands beside a giant film camera with the words 'Metsun Productions' written on it. He is saying to the MPs (actors) "Cut! I'm sorry - the camera wasn't loaded!" In the distance you can see some other fighters and two flags. One for the United State, one for France.
[This likely represents the investing conflict between Metsun and the GEC and Plessey (source: The Guardian, 22 January 1989)]. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Format | Drawing |
Show related Persons records.