How TV Changed Britain (2008)
A look at the impact of television on British culture.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Cops2008-06-01 · 1h 0mThe impact of television on 20th-century entertainment and British culture, examining how cop dramas such as The Sweeney and Dixon of Dock Green affected the relationship between p
- 2 2. Fame2008-06-08 · 1h 0mThe role of TV documentaries like The Family, and reality shows such as Airport and Big Brother, in eroding the distinction between celebrities and ordinary people. The programme c
- 3 3. Women2008-06-15 · 1h 0mThere's a warm sense of superiority watching this archive show, as we gaze back on the hopelessly patronising image of women projected by postwar television, with wives as homemake
- 4 4. Property2008-06-22 · 1h 0mThe series continues with a look at the explosive popularity of home improvement and property shows such as Changing Rooms and Location, Location, Location. The programme questions
- 5 5. Teens2008-06-28 · 1h 0mTV and teenagers have grown up together. This film examines TV's attempts to represent teenage reality, and also its willingness to engage with teenage life when others were runnin
- 6 6. IQ2008-07-05 · 1h 0mA light-hearted look at the history of quiz and game shows on British tv and their reflection of our ever-changing social and political times. What was the first quiz show on tv l
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Dominic SandbrookHimself
Stephen ManganHimself - NarratorYou might also like
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