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McKenzie's Lore

First transmitted in 1987, the king of the swingometer, Robert McKenzie, is remembered by friends, colleagues, and politicians.

First transmitted in 1987, the king of the swingometer, Robert McKenzie, is remembered by friends, colleagues, politicians and pundits. From his first appearance with the fabled swingometer in 1959 to his last in 1979, it was McKenzie who often became the focal point for ±«Óãtv election night coverage. The urbane and witty Canadian broadcaster is remembered here by colleagues David Dimbleby and Robin Day, fellow psephologist and statistical sparring partner David Butler and politicians including Tony Benn and former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.

35 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Jun 1987 19:10
±«Óãtv Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

Did You Know?

Robert McKenzie's day job was Professor of Sociology and later Chairman of the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics, where he had been a lecturer since 1949. Pictured: McKenzie with his swingometer.

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 May 1987 23:25
    ±«Óãtv Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 10 Jun 1987 19:10
    ±«Óãtv Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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