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Siân Phillips is joined by directors Moira Armstrong and Waris Hussein to look back on the 1974 drama series Shoulder to Shoulder, which told the story of the Pankhurst family and the birth of the women’s suffrage movement. Over six episodes, the series followed the challenges that faced the Pankhursts as they launched the fight for women's right to vote . Siân took on the key role of matriarch Emmeline Pankhurst, while Moira and Waris shared directing responsibilities. The trio recall the challenges they themselves faced bringing this crucial slice of British history to life and doing justice to the story of the struggle. They also share fond memories of working with one of the key figures behind the series’ success, acclaimed BBC producer Verity Lambert.