The podcast, titled 'The 1984 Miners Strike,' features a conversation between Simon and Tom, focusing on the major social and political event of the 1984 Miners' Strike in the UK. The discussion begins with a friendly exchange about their respective locations' weather, setting a tone of camaraderie. They quickly transition into deeper topics, starting with inquiries from a listener named Jane Cameron concerning the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars and leading into the more substantive topic of the 1984 Miners' Strike.
Tom, who has firsthand experience and knowledge of the strike, shares extensive insights into the causes, the strike's unfolding, and its long-term consequences. He highlights the critical background of the early 70s' miners' strikes and the political landscape leading up to 1984, emphasising the complex interplay between politics and labour actions. Tom recounts his experiences and observations, indicating the strike's immense impact on communities, the police force's role, and the subsequent inquiry into the policing of the strike. He underscores the lasting effects such industrial actions have on local communities, the police's difficult position, and how these events shape public and institutional memories.
Simon and Tom delve into the broader implications of the strike, discussing the failure to transition and support workers post-industrial decline effectively, touching on the significant theme of change management in the face of shifting economic bases and technologies. The conversation encapsulates the Miners' Strike from various angles, offering a comprehensive overview of its historical and social significance.
You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast's by clicking the links below
Tom's Best Selling Book:
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition
Simon's Best Selling Book:
The Ten Percent Paperback Edition
The Ten Percent Kindle Edition
Matt Johnson
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Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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