Battle of the Republicans
Introduced by David Dimbleby from the Republican Convention in Kansas City, with Robin Day
PRESIDENT GERALD FORD is fighting for his political life this week, as he battles former California Governor and film star RONALD REAGAN for the leadership of the Republican Party.
On the eve of the Republican ballot Panorama reports on the bitter inter-party struggle to choose the man and the policies that have the best chance of beating Democrat Jimmy Carter in November. Can the Republicans pull themselves together, and what are their chances for the presidential election itself?
Assistant editor DAVID HARRISON Editor PETER PAGNAMENTA