7. Empire
Description
This episode of The Swinging Christies explores globaliastion, the US-UK cultural exchange, the decline of the British Empire and the rise of the Civil Rights movement - all topics that were swirling whilst Agatha Christie was writing!
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00:00:00 - Opening titles
00:00:50 - Introductory chat
00:05:05 - Agatha Christie in the world
00:08:54 - The ongoing disintegration of the British Empire
00:27:10 - Increasing multiculturalism and racism
00:38:53 - Joining the EEC
00:43:04 - Anglo-American cultural exchange
00:59:39 - Travel and transport
01:13:10 - Citizens of the world
01:15:49 - Next episode, how to get in touch
01:17:14 - Closing titles
01:17:40 - Coda
Solutions revealed! - A Caribbean Mystery, Endless Night
TW: Discussions of racism and xenophobia, including some racist language in quoted material