Finlay Morton: Recording speeches and rock
For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for a famous address. It’s been home to some powerful leaders over the years including Margaret Thatcher. It’s also the place Thatcher gave her final speech as British Prime Minister in 1990. Musician and former sound engineer Finlay Morton recorded that speech and many others at this address in London. Can you name this London address?
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gave her farewell speech at Ten Downing Street. And Ten Downing Street is the answer to our quiz today.
Finlay Morton is a Scottish musician who once was the sound engineer at Ten Downing Street. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Morton about his time at Ten Downing Street and his new record.
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