1913: The Year Before Podcast
Michael Portillo explores the cultural, political and economic upheaval forgotten in the familiar images of Edwardian and Georgian calm before the brutal shock of the Great War
Episodes to download
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The Great Change
Fri 21 Jun 2013
Michael Portillo talks to a number of historians about the turmoil of the pre-war years.
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Omnibus Week Two—1913: The Year Before - Omnibus
Fri 21 Jun 2013
2/2 Michael Portillo challenges the notion of calm before the storm of the Great War.
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The Empire
Thu 20 Jun 2013
Michael explores the tensions that existed before 1914 between the Empire and its colonies
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Politics and the Tory Gamble
Wed 19 Jun 2013
Michael examines the Tories of the day, who appeared to be dicing with political death.
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Poverty
Tue 18 Jun 2013
Michael Portillo explores the pre-war attitudes to poverty, both in town and country.
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Labour Relations & the Triple Alliance
Mon 17 Jun 2013
Michael challenges the notion that industrial unrest began with the General Strike of 1926
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Cultural Upheaval
Fri 14 Jun 2013
Michael challenges the idea that modernism was a reaction to the shock and savagery of WWI
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Omnibus Week One—1913: The Year Before - Omnibus
Fri 14 Jun 2013
1/2 Michael Portillo challenges the notion of calm before the storm of the Great War.
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The Tides of War
Thu 13 Jun 2013
Michael tackles the abiding image of Britain's lack of preparedness for the Great War.
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The Irish Question
Wed 12 Jun 2013
Michael challenges the idea that Irish rebellion started with the Easter Rising of 1916.
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Women's Rebellion
Tue 11 Jun 2013
Michael Portillo explores the depth and urgency of the pre-war campaign for women's votes.
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