400 Canadian soldiers riot on the streets of Epsom in 1919 resulting In the murder of local Policeman Thomas Green in an event that was covered up by Churchill and the king. Why? To protect relationships between countries that had just overcome a war and promote unity. Makes complete sense. But what are the side effects of emotional damage caused to citizens when a country chooses not to remember previous sacrifice? Is that a world a decent majority are happy to jump into? It's fascinating stuff...

It's a WAYNE history episode! With author of books such as 'Scoring At Half Time' (George Bests final memoirs) and codirector of publishing company London Books...Martin Knight. We are hear to talk about one of his books 'We Are Not Manslaughterers'. A book about Martins journey Into researching the 1919 Epsom Riots and uncovering a reality that almost wasn't one. This account of a murder coverup and possible retaliation killing in order to salvage post war relationships by Churchill is a great meditation on the moods of many when it comes to protecting culture and tradition in the Western world. Think the reason behind many peoples reasonings for Brexit and Trump. Using PC Thomas Green as a digestible example you can understand why relatives might be angered at an authority that decides sacrifices made by their ancestors are wiped from history. We can begin to relate to the feelings of so many felt on the global political scale.

HOWEVER, steps forwards have been made on the pursuit of equality gender, race, sexuality and other areas of mainstream society so the question is how do we respect and honour history, whilst respecting the present that will one day be history in the march for a more fair future...Tricky isn't it!

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