The Poisoned Chalice
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
Cast
Michael Elliott
Self - Presenter
Seasons
E1A Kind of Betrayal
May 9, 1996
Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.
E2Fool's Mate
May 16, 1996
How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.
E3Summit, Bloody Summit
May 23, 1996
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.
E4Nemesis
May 30, 1996
John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.
Storyline
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
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