Execution film
PA Wellington A decision about showing the film dealing with the execution of a Saudi Arabian princess was a matter entirely for the Broadcasting Corporation, said the Prime Minister (Mr Muldoon) yesterday. “The Minister of Broadcasting (Mr Templeton) can do nothing about it,” he told ' a news conference. I Mr Muldoon said it was assumed the Broadcasting Corporation would act responsibly and consider the country’s best interests. “If I were to express a view, it would be that the damage that would be done would be out of proportion ito any entertainment value in the film,’’, Mr Muldoon said. •' I “Please don’t see that as leaning on the corporation,” hesaid. . A..V ?•■'. .-- 1 The Government had not been approached by the Saudi Arabians about the film.
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Press, 18 April 1980, Page 3
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