Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher show a united front on the opposition to a Common Market referendum. Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher on platform; Heath makes speech is heckled. Thatcher makes speech.

Interview with Edward Heath on the crisis in the Middle East.

Edward Heath rehearsing European Youth Orchestra.

Former prime minister Edward Heath secures release of British hostages: hostages with Richard Branson on plane home; Heath with released hostages; arrival back at Gatwick.

The candidates for leadership launch their campaigns after Sir Alec Douglas Home resigns. Reginald Maudling’s wife and children pack an overfull suitcase at home and Maudling gives an interview. Edward Heath mixes with his local congregation after church and shares a seaside picnic with friends. Enoch Powell poses outside his house with his wife and William Whitelaw poses with sheep on a farm. ? is seen feeding two horses and Edward Du Cann is seen laughing batting at a cricket match. Enoch Powell stands patiently for a photocall in the rain.

Candidates for Tory Party leadership in 1965. Edward Heath being pursued by journalists into car and teased about not putting on his seat belt. Reginald Maudling posing at front door with wife and children; Sir Alec Douglas-Home at home with his wife arranging flowers; Enoch Powell refusing to comment at the train station and Richard Crossman unveiling a plaque with Powell. Bookies’ odds for leadership race and interior shot of the stock exchange.

Enoch Powell attends gymkhana and gives interview justifying his speech on immigration as in line with Conservative ideology and sanctioned by Edward Heath. Voxpops highlight people’s reaction to controversial speech.

Hussein meets prime minister Edward Heath at 10 Downing Street.

Edward Heath launches yacht. Lower Upnor. EXT. Day. Edward Heath and his step mother launching new boat. general views of yacht at sea. Intview with Heath on board yacht.

Candidates for Tory leadership:Edward Heath leaves office in car.Reginald Maudling poses with family.Sir Alec Douglas-Home at home with wife.Ladbrokes betting board on candidates.Enoch Powell at Waterloo station.

Edward Heath becomes new Conservative party leader:Peter Snow talks to him before he drives off in car.

Conservatives Edward Heath and Alec Douglas-Home visit Ian Smith for talks.Heath speaks to press.

Edward Heath, Conservative Party leader: On resignation of Deputy PM George Brown

George Brown resigns as foreign secretary after accusing Prime Minister Wilson of running his cabinet in a dictorial fashion. Brown talks to press about resignation and his future, opposition leader Edward Heath makes speech "Mr Brown says he doesn't like the way his party is being run. Don't we all".

Queen and Philip in formal dress greeting Harold Wilson and Edward Heath

The Queen and Prince Philip arrive at No. 10 Downing Street; greeted by Margaret Thatcher; photocall with Thatcher; Alec Douglas-Home, James Callaghan, Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, Harold MacMillan (Lord Stockton)