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The 1960s

Episode 3 of 4

It's time for 'flour power' and suddenly everything turns cool! Craig Brown's satirical history of Britain. From September 2006.

Albert Einstein discovers the Beatles, while for the first time, the nation discovers sex.

Plus a look at the era of "Flour Power"; the World Cup is won by a team of men all called Bobby; and the with-it Royal try barbecuing.

Craig Brown's satirical history of Britain reaches the 1960s.

With:

Joss Ackland
Eleanor Bron
Rory Bremner
Ewan Bailey
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
John Humphrys

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2006.

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