The Improbable Mr. Attlee (2005)

Following World War II, the British people elected a Labour government, led by the unassuming Clement Attlee, promising significant social changes. This victory surprised many, as the Conservative party was widely expected to retain power, albeit with a smaller majority. Historian David Reynolds recounts the story of Attlee's postwar administration and explores his key accomplishments, most notably the establishment of the National Health Service in Britain.