https://irving.video/videos/watch/cd8d4437-895f-4466-acf5-fba2e03b234c OverviewChannel 4 News coverage of the libel trial verdict in which historian David Irving sued author Deborah Lipstadt. Recorded immediately following the court judgment, this segment features an extended live interview with Irving responding to the judge's findings against him, followed by Lipstadt's reaction and commentary from expert witnesses including an Auschwitz survivor. The format presents both parties' positions on the trial outcome and broader questions of historical interpretation. Topics coveredIrving's characterization of his credibility and standing as a military historian 00:02:00, The role of selectivity in historical research and document interpretation 00:03:02, Irving's claims regarding Krematorium 2 at Auschwitz and absence of documentary evidence 00:04:00, Accusations of racism, including a poem written for his daughter 00:06:00, Irving's distinction between patriotism and racism 00:08:01, Irving's future plans: ongoing book projects and website activities 00:09:01, Irving's past participation in rallies in Germany and Canada 00:10:01, Key momentsIrving asserts that hundreds of thousands of people own his books and are "perfectly capable of forming their own opinions," despite the court verdict 00:01:00, Irving claims the judge acknowledged his reputation as "Britain's preeminent military historian" while denying the substance of findings against him 00:02:00, Irving expresses regret for writing "Rastafarian" in a poem about his daughter, stating "If I had written vegetarian, I wouldn't be in the trouble I'm in now, probably" 00:06:00, SourceRecorded in London immediately following the libel trial verdict in April 2000. The interview was conducted by Channel 4 News, with Irving speaking from his central London home via live feed while Lipstadt, Professor Donald Cameron Watt, and Auschwitz survivor Freddie Knoller were present in the studio. Broadcast by Channel 4 Television (UK). About this archive: irving.video preserves the lectures, interviews, and TV appearances of historian David Irving. All videos are captioned, every transcript is searchable. Books at irvingbooks.com. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:08:15 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://irving.video https://irving.video/lazy-static/avatars/217f0272-12b9-4650-9c50-a2b60755061b.jpg https://irving.video/videos/watch/cd8d4437-895f-4466-acf5-fba2e03b234c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://irving.video/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.