About this season
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
Episodes (4)
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E1
1. A Kind of Betrayal
Aired 9 May 1996 • 50 min
Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.
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E2
2. Fool's Mate
Aired 16 May 1996 • 50 min
How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.
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E3
3. Summit, Bloody Summit
Aired 23 May 1996 • 50 min
Margaret Thatcher battles for Britain over the cost of belonging to the European Union. But she makes a series of mistakes that pave the way to the federalist Europe she is trying to prevent.
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E4
4. Nemesis
Aired 30 May 1996 • 50 min
John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.