Wasted Windfall

Wasted Windfall

1994•3h 0m

Documentary

Three part documentary series about the discovery and exploitation of North Sea oil and its political and economic consequences.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 1, 1994

Last Aired

July 1, 1994

Networks

Channel 4

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Wasted Windfall

Air date: 1994-07-01

Three part documentary series about the discovery and exploitation of North Sea oil and its political consequences.

Cast

Tony Benn

Tony Benn

Self

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Self

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