EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Winter of Discontent: How Britain Stopped Working in 1979

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

We explore how wage‑price controls, widespread strikes and political turbulence in 1978–79 brought Britain to its knees. The episode follows key disputes—from Dagenham factory walkouts to citywide picketing—to reveal how public sector unrest broke the status quo and set the stage for Margaret Thatcher’s electoral victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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