20th Century Snapshots
Step back in time
Mods and Rockers—Panorama
John Morgan interviews groups of mods and rockers about their lifestyles. (1964)
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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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The Rag Trade—Going to Work
Film about the fashion industry in the 60s. (1966)
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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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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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Desert Island Discs—Arena
A celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help.
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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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Survivalists—Tuesday Documentary
Millions of Americans are prepared for nuclear war, earthquake or social collapse. (1982)
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Diaghilev: The Years Abroad—Omnibus
Peter Ustinov examines the early career of Russian impresario Diaghilev. (1968)
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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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Humber Bridge—Building Sights, Series 4
Poet Simon Armitage finds inspiration in the Humber Bridge. (1996)
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Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano—Arena
Documentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.
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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 Mini Is 30—The Friday Documentary
Documentary from 1989. The world's most famous small car celebrates its 30th birthday.
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London-New York—Eye To Eye
Larry Adler provides musical commentary to scenes from London and New York. (1957)
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First-Year Flashbacks
Highlights of films shown on BBC Television since it reopened in June 1946.
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The Burger and the King—Arena
A remarkable guided tour through the culinary world of Elvis Presley. (1996)
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Georgia Brown: Who Are the Cockneys Now?—One Pair of Eyes
Singer and actress Georgia Brown revisits her old home in Whitechapel, East London. (1968)
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Streetwise—Modern Times
Behind the scenes at the Public Carriage Office as taxi drivers take The Knowledge. (1996)
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Happiness Machines—The Century of the Self
How Sigmund Freud's American nephew invented the public relations profession.
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What's the Truth About Hells Angels and Skinheads?—Man Alive
Two youth groups with one aim in common - to cause shock and outrage by any means. (1969)
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New York, New York—Omnibus
Humphrey Burton reports on the arts in New York, from dance to graffiti. (1976)
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