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The Crime of Our Lives - Series 1

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BBC Home Editor Mark Easton investigates the story of crime in Britain over the last 60 years

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The Crime of Our Lives - Series 1 - Delinquent Britain

Mark Easton investigates the story of crime in postwar Britain. 1/4. Delinquent Britain. Crime began to rise rapidly in the 1950s and the authorities were concerned.

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The Crime of Our Lives - Series 1 - Episode 3

Mark Easton investigates the history of crime in postwar Britain. 3/4: Former Home Secretary Douglas Hurd and other policy makers discuss the 1980s and the inexorable rise in crime.

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The Crime of Our Lives - Series 1 - Episode 4

Mark Easton investigates the history of crime in postwar Britain. 4/4: After Labour lost the 1992 election, the party acquired a radical new shadow Home Secretary, Tony Blair.

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The Crime of Our Lives - Series 1 - The Rise in Crime

Mark Easton investigates the history of crime in postwar Britain. 2/4. The Rise of Crime. By 1964, the media had forced crime into the spotlight and politicians could not ignore it.

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