The Poisoned Chalice (1996)
Synopsis
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
First Air Date: 1996-05-09
Last Air Date: 1996-05-30
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Michael Elliott as Self - Presenter
Seasons
Miniseries (1996)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: A Kind of Betrayal
Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.
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Ep. 2: Fool's Mate
How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.
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Ep. 3: Summit, Bloody Summit
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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Ep. 4: Nemesis
John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.
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