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In Schama's final installment, he reflects on the significance of history in shaping Britain's narrative throughout the 20th century. Through the contrasting perspectives of two iconic figures, Winston Churchill and George Orwell, the episode examines the nation’s journey through two world wars, economic downturns, and a tense peace following the conflicts. It questions the influence of the century's movements and uprisings, pondering whether Winston Smith, the protagonist of Orwell's 1984, predicted today’s political climate.
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