The 1950's
Show: Tony Robinson's History of Britain --> Season: 2 - Season 2
AirDate: 2/26/2022
Runtime: 44
Voting: 5 (1)

Overview: Tony takes us back to the 1950s. Fondly remembered today as an optimistic period of social and economic regeneration. A period that was tough but rewarding for many. Tony begins with the story of Irish woman, Mary Powell, who joins the NHS, following her childhood dream of becoming a nurse, despite militaristic matrons, curmudgeonly consultants and patients with distressing conditions. Mary manages to escape her nursing accommodation for nights out and even marries her boyfriend against her parents’ wishes.