Rent A Year to Remember: 1948 (1948)
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- Synopsis:
"A Year to Remember", the classic series that recalls the definitive events of the twentieth century, compiles contemporary news coverage drawn from the World-Famous BBC and British Pathe Archives. This programme details not only the major political issues that dominated the day, but also key social changes and cultural trends. This hour-long episode chronicles that remarkable year, 1948. This momentous post-war year opened with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30th. The Palestine conflict unfolds as tensions between Arabs and Jews erupt following the partition of Israel and Palestine. The Cold War leaves Berlin in crisis and we witness the 100 days blockade. In the US, General Eisenhower retires. Meanwhile in Britain, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary and the country welcomes the arrival of the 'Windrush' settlers: immigrants from the Caribbean invited to boost the country's workforce. 1948 was certainly a year to remember. - Actors:
- Mahatma Gandhi, General Eisenhower, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth
- Narrated By:
- Mark Roman
- Studio:
- Simply Media
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Documentaries
