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The Spirit of '45

How the spirit of unity, which buoyed Britain during the war years, carried through to create a vision of a fairer, united society.

Top Cast

  • Kate Hardie

    Kate Hardie

    Reader (voice)

  • Jamie Michie

    Jamie Michie

    Reader (Voice)

  • Tansy Hoskins

    Tansy Hoskins

    Reader (Voice)

  • Trevor Fox

    Trevor Fox

    Reader (Voice)

  • Mark Womack

    Mark Womack

    Reader (Voice)

  • Tony Benn

    Tony Benn

    Himself - Contributor

Overview

How the spirit of unity, which buoyed Britain during the war years, carried through to create a vision of a fairer, united society.

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6.1 / 10
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