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Paris 1968

In the multi-episode series 'Paris 1968,' Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the turmoil of May 1968, beginning with student revolts at Nanterre led by Daniel Cohn-Bendit, set against the backdrop of a hierarchical, postwar France. The narrative unfolds as these occupations and strikes precipitate a constitutional crisis, highlighting Charles de Gaulle's response, from initial disdain to decisive action. By examining these events, listeners gain insights into the social and political upheaval of the era.