The Poisoned Chalice

The Poisoned Chalice

1996•50m

Documentary

The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.

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Production

Barraclough Carey Productions, Crux Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 9, 1996

Last Aired

May 30, 1996

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

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

Season

E1

A Kind of Betrayal

Air date: 1996-05-09

Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.

E2

Fool's Mate

Air date: 1996-05-16

How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.

E3

Summit, Bloody Summit

Air date: 1996-05-23

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.

E4

Nemesis

Air date: 1996-05-30

John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.

Cast

Michael Elliott

Self - Presenter

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