Dennis Skinner
Date of birth: 1932-02-11
Place of birth: Clay Cross, Derbyshire, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Dennis Edward Skinner
Biography
Dennis Edward Skinner is a British former politician who served as Member of Parliament for Bolsover from 1970 to 2019. He is a member of the Labour Party. Known for his left-wing views and acerbic wit, he belonged to the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs.
Movie Credits
Nature of the Beast
2017-09-08
In an era of PR and spin, Dennis Skinner is a thrillingly authentic political figure: fearsome, prin
Which Side Are You On?
1985-04-08
The documentary features the British miners and their family experiences told through songs, poems,
The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes: The Lie Machine
1984-01-02
Part of BFI collection "The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes."
The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes: Straight Speaking - The Strike and the Industry
1984-01-02
Part of BFI collection "The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes."
The Big Meeting
2019-09-06
Every second Saturday in July, since 1871, the city of Durham has been taken over by miners, trade-u
T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia
1987-01-01
An experimental mix of thriller and documentary exploring the scandal centred on the one-time Newcas
The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes: Only Doing Their Job? The Police and the Miners
1984-01-02
Part of BFI collection "The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes."
The Red and the Blue
1983-10-01
Ken Loach documentary, contrasting the 1982 Labour and Conservative Party conferences.
The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes: The Coal Board's Butchery
1984-01-02
Part of BFI collection "The Miners' Campaign Video Tapes."
Westminster's Secret Service
1995-05-21
Whips pride themselves on their secrecy and discretion. Reporter Michael Cockerell uncovers their sh