The Poisoned Chalice

1996•50m

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

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4 Episodes • Premiered 1996

1. A Kind of Betrayal

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

2. Fool's Mate

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

3. Summit, Bloody Summit

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.

4. Nemesis

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

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