Strike: When Britain Went to War

Overview

Twenty years ago, Britain went to war - with itself. In March 1984, Mrs Thatcher's government announced plans to close 20 coal mines, with the loss of 20,000 jobs. The Miners' leader, Arthur Scargill, led his workers out on strike. What followed was the ultimate left verses right showdown, a colossal battle for the political heart of a nation, with an epoch-making, era-defining moment of social significance unparalleled since World War II. This feature length documentary tells the story of the year-long struggle that split friends, families and the country apart, led to shocking scenes of violence, and made many fear that George Orwell's nightmare vision of a police state was becoming a reality. After this war, Britain would never be the same again.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 24, 2003

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Channel 4 Television,Blakeway Productions

Cast

Sarah Lancashire,Arthur Scargill,Margaret Thatcher,Tim Bell,Tony Benn,Boris Johnson,Neil Kinnock,Kelvin MacKenzie,Matthew Parris,Alexei Sayleand 2 more

Director

Janice Sutherland

Producer

Kate Werran,Sue Bourne

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1605756