Episode 3 | The Major Years

In November 1994, John Major ordered the whip to be withdrawn from eight rebel backbenchers. By the following summer the cabinet itself was divided and a dramatic leadership campaign loomed.

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Episode 1 | The Major Years

Episode 1 | The Major Years

BBC One | 1999 | 1'01'24''

The former PM talks frankly about his early years and his colleagues describe his rise to become leader of the country.

Episode 2 | The Major Years

Episode 2 | The Major Years

BBC One | 1999 | 58'59''

Tonight looks at Black Wednesday and the damage it did to Major's leadership. Both Major and Norman Lamont speak very frankly about their roles i...

Episode 3 | The Major Years

Episode 3 | The Major Years

BBC One | 1999 | 1'02'00''

In November 1994, John Major ordered the whip to be withdrawn from eight rebel backbenchers. By the following summer the cabinet itself was divid...

Episode 1 | The Major Years

Episode 1 | The Major Years

BBC One | 1999 | 1'01'24''

The former PM talks frankly about his early years and his colleagues describe his rise to become leader of the country.

Episode 2 | The Major Years

Episode 2 | The Major Years

BBC One | 1999 | 58'59''

Tonight looks at Black Wednesday and the damage it did to Major's leadership. Both Major and Norman Lamont speak very frankly about their roles i...

Episode 3 | The Major Years

Episode 3 | The Major Years

BBC One | 1999 | 1'02'00''

In November 1994, John Major ordered the whip to be withdrawn from eight rebel backbenchers. By the following summer the cabinet itself was divid...
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Episode 2 | The Major Years

Tonight looks at Black Wednesday and the damage it did to Major's leadership. Both Major and Norman Lamont speak very frankly about their roles in the crisis.
History  |  BBC

The Major Years

The former PM talks frankly about his early years and his colleagues describe his rise to become leader of the country.