James Callaghan was a British Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Callaghan was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in October 1964 following the victory of his party, as led by Harold Wilson, in that year's United Kingdom general election. (AUDIO: State of Emergency)
Callaghan served as the Prime Minister from 1976[source needed] to 1979, (AUDIO: The Oseidon Adventure) succeeding Shirley Williams. (PROSE: No Future)
He was succeeded by Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party. (AUDIO: Rat Trap)
A photograph of Callaghan was present, along with other holders of the office, on the stairs of 10 Downing Street. (TV: Aliens of London)
Behind the scenes[]
- In the real world, Callaghan succeeded Harold Wilson. Williams was part of his cabinet.
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