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From Engels to Oasis

Sarfraz Manzoor visits Manchester, the site of the world's first industrial proletariat, where he spent his student years.

Sarfraz Manzoor examines the forces that have had an impact on the traditional 'working class' in Britain. After a decade of supposed 'classlessness', the issue of class is back on the agenda. Once again, it matters if you identify yourself as working class, especially, it seems, if you are white.

Sarfraz visits Manchester, the site of the world's first industrial proletariat, where he spent his student years, to examine the origins and the modern reality of the working class.

Featuring contributions from Hazel Blears MP, photographer Shirley Baker, Leslie Holmes of Salford Lads' Club, author Andrew Davies, football fan Colin Hendry, historian Selina Todd and resident of the Gorton area of Manchester Audrey Hurley.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 Jul 2009 23:30

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  • Wed 18 Feb 2009 11:00
  • Wed 22 Jul 2009 23:30