Mar 15, 2013
94 min
Full-HD

The Spirit of '45 (2013)

In an age marked both by austerity and post-war optimism, the Labour Party (1945–1951) creates the welfare state, nationalises many business sectors and creates a fairer society for all. However, as Margaret Thatcher rises to power in 1979, virtually all of Clement Attlee's innovations are dismantled by successive governments.

Category

Documentary History

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

Sixteen Films Fly Film Film4 Productions

Kate Hardie

Reader (voice)

Jamie Michie

Reader (Voice)

Tansy Hoskins

Reader (Voice)

Trevor Fox

Reader (Voice)

Mark Womack

Reader (Voice)

Tony Benn

Himself - Contributor

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