In 1978, Brits were struggling with the cost of living, leading to a Winter of Discontent. Panic buying set in and people were forced to rely on community spirit. 📺 '78 The Winter of Discontent, available on My5 | Channel 5

On this day in 1485, Richard III - the last king of the House of York - died. Here, actor Tom Hollander reads Now is the winter of our discontent, from Shakespeare's play R | BBC Newsnight