Synopsis
Programme examining poverty in Britain during 20th Century and where changes in society have caused new forms of poverty. It questions whether future governments can do any better and the consequences for our society.
- Programme: History File
- Series: 20th Century World
- Episode: 05: Poverty in the 20th Century
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1999
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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