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Elections: From Mad Spectacles to Modern Campaigns

From the riotous, carnival-like contests of the early modern era to the televised, data-driven campaigns of today, this series traces the astonishing arc of British elections. It explores how spectacle, violence, and shifting media have shaped how Britons vote, and how politicians campaign. Yet beneath the changing methods, echoes of the old chaos, tactics, gaffes, and public fervor remain visible in contemporary politics.
Episode count
2
Year span
1265 – 2025
Published date
2024-06-23

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