Time Shift High Culture for All in Post-War Britain

High Culture for All in Post-War Britain

Francine Stock narrates the story of the Third Programme, a radio show launched in 1946 with the intention of bringing the best in high culture to the entire nation. The programme examines how the show was instrumental in changing attitudes to the arts in Britain, but also encountered difficulty as attitudes changed. With contributions from historian Asa Briggs, novelist Alan Sillitoe, broadcaster Richard Baker and actress Jill Balcon. Part of the Lost Decade season