A study of a range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including government and politics, society and culture, education and religion. In examining the changes which the nation is undergoing, it offers a vision of Britain's future in the 21st century The political background; snapshot Britain; the system of government; government and politics - debate and change; the forces of law and order - the judiciary, police and prisons; local government; working Britain; a social profile; culture and style - national self-expression; the importance of not being English; a view of the world - foreign policy, national security and secrecy; educating the nation; the media - press, radio and television; religion in Britain; transport - the threat of paralysis; the environment; a nation's health and wellbeing; time for a drink - the British pub.