Karl Marx predicted under capitalism the condition of the working classes could only become worse. Yet by the mid-20th century it seemed Marx was wrong. Wages rose, full employment was achieved, and the working man prospered under capitalism.
But today, with unemployment climbing towards the 1,000,000 mark, and redundancy commonplace, was Marx right after all? Has capitalism lost its 'Human Face'?
Presented by Brian Widlake
With Robert McKenzie, Paul Griffiths, David Taylor