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1959: Never Had It So Good

1959: Never Had It So Good

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Archive programmes depicting British life and politics in 1959, including the issues leading the debate ahead of the General Election of October 1959.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

19 April 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Anthony Howard

Anthony Howard

Self (Presenter)

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