Ever wondered about how UK politics and culture were forged? How once-mighty trade unions were laid low? Or how Neo-liberal economics took hold in Britain?Activism in the 80s charts the political struggles and cultural clashes that shaped the 1980s in the British Isles and beyond. Featuring veteran anti-apartheid activists, senior trade unionists, playwrights, artists and campaigners, this series was produced in response to the Tracy Ryan's play, Strike! produced by Ardent Theatre Company at the Southwark Playhouse, London in Spring 2023. Activism in the 80s was produced by Creative Kin. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.