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Women's Rebellion

Michael Portillo explores the depth and urgency of the pre-war campaign for women's votes.

• 15 mins

The Irish Question

Michael challenges the idea that Irish rebellion started with the Easter Rising of 1916.

• 15 mins

The Tides of War

Michael tackles the abiding image of Britain's lack of preparedness for the Great War.

• 15 mins

Cultural Upheaval

Michael challenges the idea that modernism was a reaction to the shock and savagery of WWI

• 15 mins

Labour Relations & the Triple Alliance

Michael challenges the notion that industrial unrest began with the General Strike of 1926

• 15 mins

Poverty

Michael Portillo explores the pre-war attitudes to poverty, both in town and country.

• 15 mins

Politics and the Tory Gamble

Michael examines the Tories of the day, who appeared to be dicing with political death.

• 15 mins

The Empire

Michael explores the tensions that existed before 1914 between the Empire and its colonies

• 15 mins

The Great Change

Michael Portillo talks to a number of historians about the turmoil of the pre-war years.

• 15 mins