An 11-part television history of Britain at work in the 20th century.
8: Scientific Change
The risk of poison gas, acid spills and explosions was always present. But pay was high in the chemical industry and there were few disputes. Chemical workers tell a human success story, as well as a technical and commercial one. The outdated
Victorian heavy chemical industry managed to modernise itself after 1914. Strong new companies were formed. What was their secret?
Music by CARL DAVIS
Producer ANGELA HOLDSWORTH Executive producer
PETER PAGNAMENTA (R)
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