Marriage Under Stress 3: 'Put Asunder'
First transmitted in 1967, Desmond Wilcox interviews various men and women who are coping with divorce in 1960s Britain.
First transmitted in 1967, Desmond Wilcox interviews various men and women who are coping with divorce in 1960s Britain. Not only are they experiencing personal trauma, but also their predicament is seen as a 'social tragedy'. Despite the radical social changes of the decade, divorce is still very much stigmatised and both genders feel judged to varying degrees. This is an interesting insight into Britain in the 1960s.
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Until 1969, despite small amendments made in the interim, divorce law was mainly based on legislation passed in 1937. The Divorce Reform Act of 1969 ushered in a series of subsequent changes and remains the defining law on divorce. This period also witnessed the Sexual Offences Act of 1967, which legalised homosexuality, and the 1967 Abortion Act, which made terminations legal under certain conditions.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Desmond Wilcox |
| Producer | Tom Conway |
| Series Editor | Bill Morton |
Broadcast
- Wed 18 Jan 1967 20:05
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Marriage in the 1950s and 60s Collection
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