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First shown in 2004: This documentary looks at 1984, when government plans to close 20 coalmines led to the miners' strike. Key figures recount the events of the time.

Starting on 27 December, the Channel 4 app will host collections such as "Meltdowns", including The Snowman and Married at First Sight; A Load of Rubbish, including Rubbish Tip Britain ...

There are some problems that are so vast, nobody ever quite manages to talk about them or even see them. One is long term sickness benefit, a separate welfare payment from unemployment pay.