The Way We Lived
Home life, technology, transport and travel in the 20th Century.
To the World's End: Scenes and Characters on a London Bus Route
Meet characters who live near the No. 31 bus route from Camden Town to Chelsea. (1985)
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How They Dug the Victoria Line
The inside story of the construction of the London Underground's Victoria Line. (1969)
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4472 - Flying Scotsman
Travel from London’s King’s Cross to Edinburgh on the 'Flying Scotsman'. (1968)
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Morning in the Streets
1959 documentary showing images of a Liverpool still recovering from the post-war gloom.
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The Jumbo Jet—Tuesday Documentary
The jumbo has been called a 'pilot's dream', but will it be an airport's nightmare? (1969)
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A Cheese and Wine Party—Fanny Cradock Invites You To ...
Join Fanny Cradock at home and share in her party preparations. (1970)
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London: We Live by the River—Cities of Europe
A film journey across London seen through the eyes of two boys. (1955)
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Provence—Floyd on France
Keith Floyd celebrates the great gastronomic regions of France. (1987)
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The Models—World of Difference
What was it like to be a top fashion model 30 years ago? (1978)
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The Rag Trade—Going to Work
Film about the fashion industry in the 60s. (1966)
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The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill
Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)
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The Challenge—Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.
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Heart of the Angel—40 Minutes
Forty-eight hours in the life of Angel tube station in the days before its refurbishment.
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The Love Generation—Whicker's World
Alan Whicker finds himself surrounded by love and peace in San Francisco. (1967)
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The Quiet Persuader—Inside America
American advertising execs like Steve Frankfurt spend vast amounts on the industry. (1965)
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The DIY Pioneers—All Mod Cons
Programme charting how DIY transformed the interior design of British homes.
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A Girl Comes to London—Special Enquiry, Series 5
A report on the growing trend of girls from the provinces moving to London. (1956)
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The Mini Is 30—The Friday Documentary
Documentary from 1989. The world's most famous small car celebrates its 30th birthday.
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The Moon—The Sky at Night
Patrick Moore reviews the Soviet mission to launch a manned rocket into space. (1960)
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Hyde Park—Man Alive
John Pitman reports on a day in the life of Hyde Park. (1971)
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17/10/1986—Micro Live, Series 3
Sir Clive Sinclair and Alan Sugar assess changes in the home computer industry. (1986)
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Beside the Seaside—Bird's Eye View
Britain's seaside pastime, viewed from the air. (1969)
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A Man's World—A Woman's Place?
Challenging the previously accepted traditional roles of women in the workplace. (1978)
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Byker Wall—Building Sights, Series 1
Beatrix Campbell looks at the Byker Wall housing estate in Newcastle. (1988)
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