1959: Never Had It So Good
2009 · Documentary · News · War & Politics
Archive programmes depicting British life and politics in 1959, including the issues leading the debate ahead of the General Election of October 1959.
Episodes
1. Introduction5m · Anthony Howard presents an evening of archive programmes depicting Britain in 1959, including the build-up to the October General Election.
2. Who Cares? A New Way Home20m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, a report looking at slum clearance in Birmingham.3. Press Conference - Hugh Gaitskell30m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, an edition of Press Conference in which Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell faces questions in the studio from three newspaper journalists.4. Panorama: Women and Politics25m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, an edition of Panorama including an interview with the first woman MP, Lady Astor.5. Conservative Election Broadcast20m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, the Conservative Election Broadcast presented by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, together with members of his cabinet. Originally broadcast on 19 September 1959.6. Tonight20m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, an edition of the Tonight programme with Cliff Michelmore, Alan Wicker and the team.7. Labour Election Broadcast25m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, the Labour Election Broadcast entitled 'Britain Belongs to You', presented by Anthony Wedgewood Benn and broadcast on 21 September 1959.8. General Election Hustings25m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, a South London hustings from the 1959 election campaign featuring Ian Mikardo MP, Harold Watkinson MP and John Baker.9. Press Conference - Jo Grimond30m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, an edition of Press Conference in which Liberal leader Jo Grimond faces questions in the studio from three newspaper journalists.10. Who Goes Home?30m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, a 1950s prototype for Question Time, featuring Barbara Castle MP and Julian Amery MP.11. 10/10/200930m · As part of BBC Parliament's Never Had It So Good evening looking at Britain in 1959, Denis Mitchell's landmark impressionistic film on life in a northern city.More Like This
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