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Podcast: A Long Time In Finance
Episode: Britain's Energy Disaster
Description: In the 19th century, Britain transformed itself into the workshop of the world by harnessing the power of coal and steam. Now a new energy revolution - that of renewable power - looks set to turn the UK into something closer to a workhouse inhabited by the destitute. But how did it all happen and why did politicians buy into it? We look at how Britain fashioned a disastrous energy trap for itself, and ask if there's any way out.The show is made in partnership with The Library of Mistakes who are offering a 25% discount...