Thatcher and Heath faced each other in the 1974 election amidst terrorism and economic meltdown. The Guilford Pub Bombing shocked Britain, leading to polarization. Boredom and scandal surrounded Wilson and Heath during the campaign. Birmingham bombings and wrongful imprisonment caused further chaos. Wilson's fourth term provided stability while radical economic solutions were proposed. Political shifts and Thatcher's leadership emerged. Britain's survival during its annus horribilis was tested.