Pulling the Plug
Series charting the history of the electricity grid concludes by looking at how it has been the battleground for conflicts that have changed and shaped Britain.
Miners, nuclear scientists, politicians, environmentalists and even the City have all wrestled for control of the national electricity grid and the power that it has brought.
The final film in this history of the grid charts how it has been the battleground for conflicts that have changed and shaped Britain. Key players from the miners' strikes reveal why the industrial action of the 70s and 80s had such different impacts on electricity supply. The film also uncovers how Britain lost her lead in the field of nuclear power.
Contributors include former conservative cabinet minister Lord Jenkin, author Will Self and veterans of all the different fuels. They examine the cost of our love affair with power and consider the perils of life without it.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
Next
You are at the last episode
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Philip Glenister |
| Series Producer | Gaby Hornsby |
| Director | Jennifer Forde |
| Producer | Jennifer Forde |
| Executive Producer | Clare Sillery |
