Themes and Variations from the History of the People in Britain, based upon their own words.

Behind the affluence of the Macmillan era (and later, the Beatles and 'Swinging London'), there were recurrent doubts and uncertainties: Suez, the sexual revolution, racial tensions, poverty that wouldn't go away... As the dust begins to settle, what shapes, old or new, begin to emerge?

Composed and produced by Daniel Snowman under the direction of Stuart Hall, Acting Director, Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies, University of Birmingham, who also speaks the commentary.

The series of 26 programmes created by Michael Mason In the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

(Further details: Wed, 3.45 pm)