Britain in the 1980s: Thatcher, New Wave, and the Second British Invasion

The 1980s in Britain were one of the most turbulent but creative decades any country has produced. It started with a new Prime Minister and ended with a cultural revolution.

In this episode, we look at how Margaret Thatcher's economic revolution shaped the nation, and how an underground music scene soon dominated North America -- which included a brand-new music video channel. Between Duran Duran, Culture Club, Wham, Flock of Seagulls, and the Human League, the look and sound of music were about to change more than ever before.

But there was so much more; a superstar Royal was making headlines around the world, British movies and actors were having a major impact on Hollywood, and some beloved 1980s North American TV shows would not have happened if it wasn't for the Brits...

• Bonus 1980s content: patreon.com/80s