About this showing of The Eighties
A look at how Mikhail Gorbachev's rise to power ignited an astounding chain of events that culminated in the dramatic conclusion of the Cold War.
Exact TV airing
The Eighties
Tear Down This Wall
This broadcast aired on Sky Arts on Wednesday 19 August 2026, 22:00, ending at 23:00.
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Airing details
ChannelSky Arts
StartsWed 19 Aug 2026, 22:00
EndsWed 19 Aug 2026, 23:00
Episode / edition: Tear Down This Wall