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Children's TV on Trial

Children's TV on Trial

2007•1h 0m
Documentary

A look at kids' telly from the 1950s to the 1990s, covering the social trends and behind-the-scenes stories in each decade.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 27, 2007

Last Aired

May 31, 2007

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The 1950s
Air date: 2007-05-27
A look at the origins of children's TV in the 1950s.
E2
The 1960s
Air date: 2007-05-28
A look at children's TV during the 1960s.
The 1970s
E3
The 1970s
Air date: 2007-05-29
A look at children's TV from the 1970s.
The 1980s
E4
The 1980s
Air date: 2007-05-30
A look at children's TV from the 1980s.
The 1990s
E5
The 1990s
Air date: 2007-05-31
A look at children's TV from the 1990s.
E6
The Kids' Verdict
Air date: 2007-05-26
Four youngsters watch children's TV from the past 50 years and offer candid observations.

Cast

Mark Halliley

Mark Halliley

Narrator

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