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In the second episode of the series looking back at how the UK dealt with the global financial crisis in 2008, we find out how Britain's policymakers shatter the status quo.

In the second episode of the series looking back at how the UK dealt with the global financial crisis in 2008, we find out how Britain's policymakers shatter the status quo in a desperate bid to save the economy, by bailing out the banks and pursuing a faster, deeper austerity than any other country. With first-hand accounts and interviews with key players.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Dec 202208:30GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Jul 202209:30GMT
  • Sat 16 Jul 202216:30GMT
  • Sun 17 Jul 202200:30GMT
  • Tue 27 Dec 202223:30GMT
  • Wed 28 Dec 202208:30GMT