File. 'Ruth and Seretse'

Reference No:
U DPR/5/62
Dates:
2002
Description:
Suggested film by Alan Plater, about the marriage of Ruth Williams, a London business woman, and Seretse Khama, heir to the chieftainship of the Bamangwato tribe, and the exclusion of Seretse from the Protectorate of Bechuanaland by the UK government because of his marriage. Contains a photocopy of 'Ruth and Seretse: A disreputable transaction' by John Redfern as well as correspondence between Alan Plater and Paddy Breathnach, Treasure Films, Dublin discussing the development of a film based on the book (Jun-Dec 2002).
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of Alan Plater