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Paul Merton explores the extraordinary story of the Millennium Dome, from its initial conception to its grand opening on January 1st, 2000. Along the way, he provides valuable insights into the British politics, culture, and national identity of the late 1990s.

In Y2K-era Britain, the Millennium Dome stood as an iconic time capsule of big dreams, substantial budgets, and the dawning of a new century., The programme offers a wry retrospective on the ambitious and controversial creation of the Dome.

Through a blend of archive recordings from the 1990s as well as new interviews, Paul revisits the political wrangling, soaring visions, and public scepticism that defined this monumental project.

From the optimism of Tony Blair's government to the biting critiques of the media, Paul unpacks the highs and lows of Britain's most audacious turn-of-the-millennium statement, not only recounting the history of the Millennium Dome but also reflecting on what it reveals about the political and cultural climate of late 20th-century Britain.

A Yada Yada Audio production for 麻豆约拍 Radio 4