Jack Ashley's influential 1963 documentary about unemployment in Hartlepool, is followed by a report by his daughter Jackie on how it changed politics in the north of England. Show more
Inside Out North East and Cumbria
30/11/2009
29 minutes
As Cumbria begins a clean up operation that could last years, Inside Out looks back on ten days that changed the face of the county.
Inside Out North East and Cumbria
05/09/2016
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One North East & CumbriaLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament
Chris Jackson discovers how Brexit is changing the north east and Cumbria. Show more
Books That Made Britain
North East England
30 minutes
Chris Donald explores books that capture the spirit of the north east and asks why so few local writers are championed by London-based publishers. Show more
VE Day: First Days of Peace
11/05/2015
30 minutes
Chris Jackson hears the stories of some of the displaced families who fled the disruption of WWII and found sanctuary in the region. Show more
Lenny Henry tells the story of Martin Luther King's visit to Tyneside in 1967 to be honoured for his campaign for civil rights, and explores its impact on the man and those he met. Show more
Chris Connel attempts to compile his own good news gospel, seeking out - and finding in abundance - stories that reflect the human spirit of endeavour and persistence. Show more
Inside Out North East and Cumbria
An Inside Out Special: The Cumbrian Shootings
29 minutes
David Morrison pieces together the events of Wednesday 2nd June, when gunman Derrick Bird rampaged through Cumbria.
As final preparations are made to stage the thirtieth Great North Run, Olympic and world champion runner Michael Johnson finds out why we have such a love affair with the event. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Jill Halfpenny follows the preparations for the grand opening of the Great Exhibition of the North, getting visitor reaction to the region's biggest summer event. Show more