{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c319db86eb67a6f6b2a910/695061c009314afbec864e07?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Heath vs Wilson Elections (Episode 3 of 4): The February 1974 General Election","description":"<p>In the latest instalment of their miniseries on the Heath vs Wilson elections, Lee and Richard consider Edward Heath's gamble on a general election in February 1974. Having u-turned on the policy agenda that got him elected in 1970 and run into intractable issues with the trade unions - leading to a state of emergency and energy rationing - Heath could see few better options than calling an election. But throughout the campaign it becomes clear that he doesn't really have a plan for overcoming the crisis, win or lose. Does the public think bringing back Harold Wilson would be a step in the right direction? Or are they beginning to look elsewhere, beyond the two major parties?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, the following books are discussed:</p><p>'Downing Street in Perspective' by Marcia Falkender</p><p>'The Spicer Diares' by Michael Spicer</p><p><br></p><p>Buying books via the Since Attlee &amp; Churchill Bookshop is a great way to support the podcast. Click here to visit the shop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac</p><p><br></p><p>The last few tickets are available for the 1st Birthday Party of the Since Attlee &amp; Churchill podcast, featuring a live recording. Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/since-attlee-churchills-1st-birthday-party-tickets-1978627898307</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy listening to the Since Attlee &amp; Churchill podcast? If so, we would be very grateful if you could leave us a 5 star review!</p>","author_name":"Lee David Evans & Richard Johnson"}