HistoryExtra podcast 1970s Britain: everything you wanted to know
Dec 17, 2023
Exploring the contrasting views on 1970s Britain, from strikes to shared culture; the political landscape and industrial disputes; the wave of strikes, inflation, and public backlash; the 1977 confrontation between the National Front and anti-fascist groups; and the cultural impact of war trauma.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Perception vs Reality of 1970s Britain
03:12 • 3min
Political Atmosphere and Industrial Action in 1970s Britain
05:59 • 4min
The Winter of Discontent: Strikes, Inflation, and the Public's Response
10:24 • 4min
The Battle of Lewisham: Confrontation between the National Front and Anti-Fascist Groups
14:03 • 2min
War Trauma and its Cultural Impact in 1970s Britain
15:50 • 15min