The Character of Twentieth Century Britain - Professor Vernon Bogdanor

During the 20th century, Britain underwent a major transformation. A country in which a law-abiding individual would hardly notice the existence of the state had become one in which, from the cradle to the grave, no one could avoid it. An empire controlling the destiny of one-quarter of the human race, having no allies because she needed none, had become an offshore island with an ambiguous relationship towards the Continent. How did this come about and what were its consequences?
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[@atwali]

I love this channel, I have been fascinated by the series of lectures, Britain In the 20th Century, and many more besides. Many thanks to Gresham College and Professor Bogdanor in particular.,

[@maamriabassem3818]

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[@GreshamCollege]

Thank you, atwali. We're delighted that people like you are discovering Professor Bogdanor's fascinating lectures. (We trust that you've found his series on "Making the Weather: Six politicians who shaped our age"?)

[@serinekharraz1808]

2019 ? You Sir are amazing! Thanks ❤

[@samuelelsby1800]

I have listened to most of the excellent lectures. My one gripe is his pronunciation of 'caricature' as ca-RICA-ture.

[@Popperite]

20:08, Is that so? No females in the House of Peers? There were Peeresses in their own right even then I think....

[@alexcalet1651]

They were not allowed in the House, although they could hold the title.