00:00 On February 4th, 1974, a devastating IRA attack occurred on a coach carrying servicemen and their families, resulting in 12 deaths and 50 injuries, highlighting the escalating violence in Northern Ireland and the IRA's strategy to bring their campaign to Britain itself.

04:32 The government and the general public did not prioritize or fully understand the escalating violence in Northern Ireland, and the IRA continued to carry out bombings in Britain throughout 1974, targeting both the army and civilians.

08:44 Harold Wilson, the rival of Edward Heath, is described as a cunning yet decent man who is kind-hearted, suburban, and loved by the British people, winning four out of five elections he fought.

12:50 Harold Wilson, who had won power in 1964, is described as looking worn out and aged by 1974, with some suggesting he is starting to suffer memory loss, as the Labour Party becomes increasingly divided between its middle-class representatives and union leaders.

17:01 The Labour Party's radical agenda, including nationalization, planning agreements, and a referendum on leaving the European Common Market, is causing concern and fear among the middle classes and business community.

21:11 The economy in Britain in 1974 is in a dire state, with high taxes, inflation, property and banking bubbles bursting, and a sense of impending crisis and revolution, as depicted in incendiary cartoons in the press. Despite this, the Conservatives are still expected to win the election, although there are some signs of hope for Harold Wilson and the Labour Party.

25:36 The Liberal Party, led by Jeremy Thorpe, gains popularity during the election despite Thorpe's controversial past, while Enoch Powell becomes a significant figure in British politics.

29:41 Enoch Powell, known for his controversial "rivers of blood" speech on immigration, becomes a significant figure in the Tory party and a populist leader among those opposed to immigration.

33:46 Harold Wilson, believing he would lose the election, sets up an elaborate plan to trick the media and escape to a different hotel before ultimately winning a close election with the Tories and the Liberals gaining significant support.

38:17 The 1974 election results show that despite having more votes, the Tories have fewer seats than Labour, and Heath can potentially stay in power if he forms a coalition with the Liberals, who are pro-European and against a referendum to leave the common market, but the Liberals ultimately refuse to go into coalition with Heath due to their dislike of him and their desire for voting system reform.

42:34 Harold Wilson becomes Prime Minister and his administration is described as bizarre, comical, and baroque.