The perfect birthday or anniversary present! This british pathé archive footage documentary celebrates the year 1954 and provides a unique souvenir of a very special year. The classic series that recalls the definitive events of the 20th century, compiles contemporary news coverage drawn from the world famous bbc and british pathé archives. This programme details not only the major political issues that dominated the day, but also key social changes and cultural trends. This hour long episode chronicles that tumultuous year, 1954. Featuring original newsreel footage of key people and events that shaped 1954 including billy graham’s crusade at wembley stadium, roger bannister’s record breaking four minute mile at oxford, the cutty sark arriving at greenwich, a tornado hits london, gracie fields in concert at the royal festival hall and much more. Release date 08.04.19 run time 58 minutes