Quite clearly, Andrew Marr's television series - A History of Modern Britain, is a triumph and makes for entertaining viewing. The book which accompanies the series does the programmes justice. Readers should not be put off by its bulk as the book is compulsive and offers a very accessible insight to the key events and personalities which have shaped Britain since 1945. The book's style is witty and easy to read yet offers new ideas and opinions which will interest those with a more serious interest in the subject.

 Introduction to the Paperback Edition

Prologue

Part One

 HUNGER AND PRIDE: BRITAIN AFTER THE WAR

Part Two

 THE LAND OF LOST CONTENT

Part Three

 HAROLD, TED AND JIM: WHEN THE MODERN FAILED

Part Four

 THE BRITISH REVOLUTION

Part Five

 NIPPY METRO PEOPLE: BRITAIN FROM 1990

Notes

Index

Acknowledgements