The Poisoned Chalice
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
Miniseries
1. A Kind of Betrayal
0.0May 9, 1996 · 50 minPost-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.
2. Fool's Mate
0.0May 16, 1996 · 50 minHow Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.
3. Summit, Bloody Summit
0.0May 23, 1996 · 50 minMargaret 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.
4. Nemesis
0.0May 30, 1996 · 50 minJohn Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.