1959: Never Had It So Good

2009

Archive programmes depicting British life and politics in 1959, including the issues leading the debate ahead of the General Election of October 1959.

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Seasons & Episodes

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S01 E01 0h 5m

1959: Never Had It So Good

Introduction

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S01 E02 0h 20m

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Who Cares? A New Way Home

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S01 E03 0h 30m

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Press Conference - Hugh Gaitskell

Thumbnail for Panorama: Women and Politics Season 1 Episode 4
S01 E04 0h 25m

1959: Never Had It So Good

Panorama: Women and Politics

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S01 E05 0h 20m

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Conservative Election Broadcast

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S01 E06 0h 20m

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Tonight

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S01 E07 0h 25m

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Labour Election Broadcast

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S01 E08 0h 25m

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General Election Hustings

Thumbnail for Press Conference - Jo Grimond Season 1 Episode 9
S01 E09 0h 30m

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Press Conference - Jo Grimond

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S01 E10 0h 30m

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Who Goes Home?

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S01 E11 0h 30m

1959: Never Had It So Good

10/10/2009