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1971: The CT Scan

Henry Marsh on a revolution in medical diagnosis brought on by the advent of the CT scan.

• 14 mins

1972: Pride

Sociologist Jeffrey Weeks on the legacy of the first British Gay Pride Rally, held in 1972

• 14 mins

1973: Oil shock

The story of the 1973 oil shock, a turning point in 20th-century economics and geopolitics

• 14 mins

1974: Nixon resigns

Elizabeth Drew on the impact of Watergate and Richard Nixon's resignation on America.

• 14 mins

1970-1974

How crucial developments from this remarkable decade shaped the world we live in now.

• 57 mins

1975: Europe referendum

Stephen Wall on Britain's referendum on membership of the European Economic Community.

• 14 mins

1976: Borrowing into the future

Peter Jay on the financial crisis that led Britain to borrow billions from the IMF.

• 14 mins

1977: Apple

The story of the Apple II personal computer, launched in 1977, and its legacy.

• 14 mins

1978: IVF

Ruth Deech on IVF, the developments it made possible and what the future may hold.

• 14 mins

1979: Iran

Writer Narguess Farzad explores the impact of the 1979 revolution in Iran.

• 14 mins

1975-1979

How crucial developments from this remarkable decade shaped the world we live in now.

• 57 mins