662. Britain in the 70s: The Rise of Thatcher (Part 1)
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How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against?
Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, and triumphs of Thatcher’s rise to power, in 1970s Britain.
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<p>How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, and triumphs of Thatcher’s rise to power, in 1970s Britain. </p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Join The Rest Is History Club:</strong> Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the<a href="http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription">restishistory.com</a></p> <p>_______<br></p> <p>To read our new newsletter, sign up at:</p> <p><a href="http://therestishistory.com/newsletters">therestishistory.com/newsletters</a></p> <p><br>_______</p> <p><strong>Advertise with us: </strong><a href="mailto:Partnerships@goalhanger.com">Partnerships@goalhanger.com</a></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton </p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Senior Producer: Callum Hill </p> <p>Executive Producer: Dom Johnson </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
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How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against?
Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, and triumphs of Thatcher’s rise to power, in 1970s Britain.
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Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com
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@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
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Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude
Senior Producer: Callum Hill
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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<p>How did Margaret Thatcher rise to become leader of the Conservative Party in Britain? Why were British politics so tumultuous in the 1970s? And, who was Thatcher up against?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the dramas, calamities, and triumphs of Thatcher’s rise to power, in 1970s Britain. </p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Join The Rest Is History Club:</strong> Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the<a href="http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription">restishistory.com</a></p> <p>_______<br></p> <p>To read our new newsletter, sign up at:</p> <p><a href="http://therestishistory.com/newsletters">therestishistory.com/newsletters</a></p> <p><br>_______</p> <p><strong>Advertise with us: </strong><a href="mailto:Partnerships@goalhanger.com">Partnerships@goalhanger.com</a></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton </p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Senior Producer: Callum Hill </p> <p>Executive Producer: Dom Johnson </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>