The Poisoned Chalice
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
Episodes
Runtime: 50m
Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.
Runtime: 50m
How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.
Runtime: 50m
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.
Runtime: 50m
John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.
