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I Love 1997

Series about 1990s pop culture. Melinda Messenger presents the highlights of 1997 - the year the nation was given the Teletubbies, Viagra, Titanic and The Full Monty.

Series about 1990s pop culture.

Melinda Messenger presents the highlights of 1997 - the year that introduced the Teletubbies and made docusoaps like Driving School a national obsession. Bridget Jones's Diary was the thirtysomething woman's bible, while men were able to meet greater expectations with the launch of Viagra. Films of the year ranged from Hollywood blockbuster Titanic to low-budget surprise hit The Full Monty.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Oct 201923:45
BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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Music Played

  • Gala

    Freed From Desire

  • Craig Armstrong

    Rise 

  • Dodgy

    Good Enough

  • Eternal, Bebe Winans

    Papa Smurf's Party (Let Me Be The Only One)

  • Hanson

    MmmBop

Broadcasts

  • Sat 13 Oct 200121:00
    BBC Two England
  • Tue 13 Mar 200719:10
    BBC Four
  • Mon 16 Sep 201922:00
    BBC Two England, HD, Wales HD & Wales only
  • Mon 14 Oct 201923:45
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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