As part of their series of broadcast discussions, The National Archives (UK) have published their podcast on the British poverty riots during the 1790s. This discussion is particularly topical in light of the report analysing the summer riots in Britain which was released last week. The National Archives' podcast features Paul Carter and Julie Halls talking about the factors – including war with France, increasing industrialisation and poor harvests – behind the riots that broke out at the end of the 18th century and the government's reaction.
Click here for the podcast page (external link).