The French Revolution’s Shockwaves in Britain

This episode explores how Britain reacted when the French flag fell over Bastille, tracking debates from Edmund Burke to Thomas Paine and the rise of radical societies across towns. It looks at contemporary pamphlets, legislation such as the 1795 Sedition Act, and government censorship, showing how fear of revolution, threat of invasion, and calls for reform intersected in late‑18th‑century Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices