S3E11 The Battle of Cable Street Special

A battle of morals, of defiance, of unity against oppression. The people who rose up in the Battle of Cable Street did so to oust the toxicity of fascism. For next week’s episode we hear from Father Alan Green, one of the faith leaders who joined residents and community leaders to remember the Battle 85 years on. But first we set the scene with this special, exploring the history that led up to the calamitous clash of 1936. We learn how a small and relatively unknown battle had massive implications, we visit a stunning mural that was created to remember the events, and we find out how the sentiments of the past are still relevant today. If you’d like to take part in the Behind The Spine writing competition, you can find all the details on our website.