14. United Nations
Both main parties supported the United Nations, but they disagreed about what that meant. Read more
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Postwar
Both main parties supported the United Nations, but they disagreed about what that meant.
15. Debt to America
In 1945, Britain was the most indebted country in the world.
16. The Result
The immediate result of the general election in 1945 was silence: a three-week hiatus.
17. A New Jerusalem?
How much of Britain鈥檚 past were Labour willing to jettison in 1945?
18. Churchill: Lion in Winter
What happened to Winston Churchill in the years after the 1945 general election?
19. Post-postwar
When did the postwar period end?
20. What if?
What would Britain have been like if Winston Churchill had won the 1945 general election?
Reflections: Series 3
John Kerry
James Naughtie talks to veteran US politician John Kerry about his life and career.
Diane Abbott
Labour MP Diane Abbott reflects on a life in politics in conversation with James Naughtie.
Malcolm Rifkind
Former Conservative foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind reflects on a life in politics.
Steve Baker
The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.
Rory Stewart: The Long History of Heroism
Rory Stewart explores ideas of the hero through time.
