The Lost World of 1962 - Dominic Sandbrook

[@bobacrey1068]

Splendid writer and broadcaster.

[@MarieMontgomery-si8lj]

Mr. Sandbrook possesses that rare ability needed to hold his audience: interesting tidbits about life in 1962 Britain and a mellifluous voice. The things one learns….for free no less. I’m all ears.

[@SSCFPA]

A lazy sunday, Mr Sandbrook on You Tube, being funny, thought provoking and fascinating. Thanks.

[@jackthebassman1]

Dominic Sandbrook, always excellent historic documentaries.

[@KingandKirtleyAdventures]

I do have to thank Gresham College and Dominic Sandbrook for aiding my Modern Britain A Level Grade A.

[@Myrmecia]

For someone born in 1974, he does a good job, but I would have liked a little more analysis, which begins only at around the 30 minute mark. But it's still too descriptive (very well done description) and inward-looking: Dean Acheson's 3 sentences, rejection by the Common Market and the Cuban missile crisis were not the only events beyond Britain that shaped Britain. Did the withdrawal from empire lead to rising self-centredness in Britain?

[@firstlight4258]

I'm not sure how much the average Briton was aware of the empire, even while it existed.

[@kinghani]

Bernard Bresslaw, I misjudged you.

[@Mascherina1964]

Free from household drudgery -- give me a break! The only way you're free woman is if you have a cook, a cleaning lady, a child minder! THEY can use the washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. Besides the above, great lecture!

[@Mascherina1964]

Sorry for my outburst. Yes, women don't have to drap out carpet and beat it any more. That said, I look around me, and I see women going crazy running a house, cooking meals, raising children and, oh yes, having a career. The lucky ones have domestic help (and from what I've heard, SHE PAYS FOR IT!) We still have a way to go before equality, in my very humble opinion.