Synopsis
In Buckland, Devon, there are only 30 electors. It is one of the most photo- graphed villages & voting got off to a slow start. Only 3 people voted in the first 2 hours, but it did pick up. In the West Country half had voted by 11am
- Programme: Polling day - Buckland
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1959
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