Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Steven King

Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Leicester

1 episode

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  1. The Poor Laws

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th century legislation intended to discourage poor people from seeking relief instead of work, with handouts replaced by the workhouse

    20 December 2018

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    Also featuring: Emma Griffin, Samantha Shave