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The Miners' Strike: 40 years on Episodes Available now
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3. The Hornet's Nest—Leicestershire
Former miners recall how it felt to cross a picket line.
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2. The Choice—Leicestershire
Jo Bostock dives deeper into the story of the strikes in Coalville.
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1. The Missing history - Coalville—Leicestershire
Jo Bostock goes back to her hometown in Coalville to explore stories from the strikes.
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2. Holding on—North East
Gary Philipson explores how the strike shaped communities in the North East of England.
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1. It runs deep—North East
Sharing vivid memories of the strikes from both sides of the picket line.