Alistair Darling: Back from the Brink

​Back from the Brink tells the gripping story of 1,000 days of an unprecedented global financial catastrophe. As Chancellor, Alistair Darling sanctioned the bailouts of RBS and HBoS just before their cash machines would have ceased to function; at the 11th hour, he prevented Barclay’s from acquiring Lehman Brothers; and he used controversial legislation to stop Icelandic banks from withdrawing funds from the UK. He provides a unique perspective on the events that rocked global capitalism and looks at the record of the Coalition government in dealing with the economy.

Chaired by Ruth Wishart.