Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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19th century in the United Kingdom

The 19th century began on 1 January 1801 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 (MCM). It was characterized by vast social upheaval.

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HistorySocial history of the United KingdomHistory of liberalismGreat Famine (Ireland)History of agriculture in the United KingdomHistory of social movementsProtests in the United KingdomRadical partiesRepublicanism in the United Kingdom

  1. Chartism

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th-century campaign for greater democracy: the changes demanded in the People's Charter included votes for all men and secret ballots.

    9 Feb 2023

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    Featuring: Joan Allen, Emma Griffin, Robert Saunders

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    HistorySocial history of the United KingdomHistory of liberalismHistory of social movementsRadical partiesProtests in the United Kingdom19th century in the United KingdomRepublicanism in the United Kingdom

  2. The Corn Laws

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Corn Laws, cause of one of the most explosive political debates in the 19th century.

    24 October 2013

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    Featuring: Lawrence Goldman, Boyd Hilton, Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey

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    History19th century in the United KingdomGreat Famine (Ireland)History of agriculture in the United Kingdom