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.
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
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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.
E3
The 1970s
Air date: 2007-05-29
A look at children's TV from the 1970s.
E4
The 1980s
Air date: 2007-05-30
A look at children's TV from the 1980s.
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
Narrator
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