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The 80s with Dominic Sandbrook

2016
Documentary

Dominic Sandbrook takes a fresh look at a dynamic decade. 1980s Britain changed in everything from politics and sport to fashion and popular culture.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 4, 2016

Last Aired

August 18, 2016

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Sound of the Crowd
E1
The Sound of the Crowd
Air date: 2016-08-04
Dominic Sandbrook takes a look at a dynamic decade. This episode looks at how the early 80s saw new forces of choice and consumerism reshape British life.
Under Pressure
E2
Under Pressure
Air date: 2016-08-11
Dominic Sandbrook looks at a dynamic decade. By the mid-80s, Britain felt like an embattled nation, struggling to establish its identity on the global stage.
World in Motion
E3
World in Motion
Air date: 2016-08-18
Dominic Sandbrook looks at a dynamic decade. The late 80s saw Britain transformed, from the rise of the yuppie to a growing disconnection from the political elite.

Cast

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook

Self - Presenter

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