ELECTION

The transcript discusses the unexpected results of a general election, drawing comparisons to Truman's victory in America. Initially, opinion polls predicted a Labour victory led by Harold Wilson, but the Conservative leader Edward Heath dismissed these predictions. Despite hopes for gains, Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe barely retained his seat. The right to vote at 18 was a factor, but not the sole reason for the Conservative swing. Public reactions were mixed, with notable Conservative gains and adjustments in media coverage. The final results confirmed Conservative victories, with Enoch Powell doubling his majority.

Which historical event was this year's general election compared to?

• The unexpected victory of Truman in America

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The moon landing

What was the attitude of Edward Heath towards the opinion polls?

• He was indifferent to them

• He dismissed them as unreliable

• He believed they were accurate

• He was worried about them

What new voting right was introduced in this election?

• The right to vote online

• The right to vote at 16

• The right to vote at 18

• The right to vote for non-citizens

What was the reaction in Trafalgar Square to the election results?

• Celebration and despair

• Protests

• Indifference

• Silence

Which controversial figure doubled his majority at Wolverhampton?

• Edward Heath

• Harold Wilson

• Jeremy Thorpe

• Enoch Powell