In 1942, Sir William Beveridge published a report which set out to tackle what he called the five giants: “Want… Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness.” His report was both a surprise best-seller and set the vision for the creation of the NHS and the Welfare State.

Sands Film Studios have released a new film, The Man with the Plan, which describes Beveridge’s original vision and how it has been watered down over time.

During the production of the film, many speakers were invited to give their thoughts, one of whom was Mark E Thomas.

The film is now showing in London and will be touring the country. They will also be looking for local speakers. If you would like to be a speaker, please let Shirin know on [email protected] 

Month Date Town Location
September

 

Sunday 20th Otley Otley Court House
  Thursday 24th Brighton Community Base
  Friday 25th Cromer Community Centre
  Wednesday 30th Northampton Royal and Derngate
  Wednesday 30th Northampton Northampton Filmhouse
October

 

Thursday 1st Scarborough Stephen Joseph Theatre
  Wednesday 7th Irvine Fullarton Connections
  Thursday 8th Dalbeattie Birchvale Players
  Thursday 8th Newcastle- Upon -Tyne Tyneside Irish Centre
  Friday 9th Edinburgh North Edinburgh Arts
  Friday 9th Durham Redhills Miners’ Hall
  Tuesday 13th

(TBC)

York Open series lecture, York University
  Wednesday 14th Manchester WCML
  Thursday 15th Manchester WCML
  Thursday 22nd Crieff Strathearn Arts
November

 

Tuesday 3rd (TBC) Colchester Trades Council
  Thursday 12th Halton Halton Mill
January

 

Wednesday 27th Bedford The Place Theatre