Revolutions of 1848 Revolutions of 1848 The Revolutions of 1848, known in some countries as the Spring of Nations, People's Spring, Springtime of the Peoples, or the Year of Revolution, were a series of political upheavals throughout Europe in 1848. It remains the most widespread revolutionary wave in European history. The revolutions were essentially democratic and liberal in nature, with the aim of removing the old monarchical structures and creating independent nation states. The revolutions spread across Europe after an initial revolution began in France in February. Over 50 countries were affected, but with no significant coordination or cooperation among their respective revolutionaries.
A Year in the Life of a Year The second show is to aired on the 30th of December on BBC Four. A Year in the Life of a Year A Year in the Life of a Year is a British comedy programme created by and starring Rhys Thomas and co-starring his frequent collaborators, Lucy Montgomery and Tony Way. It is broadcast on BBC Four. The programme is a spoof review of significant national and cultural moments from the year gone by and uses re-edited and dubbed television and film output. The programme was first broadcast on 30 December 2016 with the title 2016: A Year in the