The Poisoned Chalice (1996)
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1 Season
May 9, 1996
English
Documentary
Synopsis
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
Creator
George Carey
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
Episodes
E1
A Kind of Betrayal
May 9, 1996
50 min
Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.
E2
Fool's Mate
May 16, 1996
50 min
How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.
E3
Summit, Bloody Summit
May 23, 1996
50 min
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.
E4
Nemesis
May 30, 1996
50 min
John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Poisoned Chalice
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Barraclough Carey Productions, Crux Productions
