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The 1970s Supermarket

All Episodes 2023

  • 2018-01-10T21:00:00Zs at 2018-01-10T21:00:00Z on Channel 5
  • 2023-08-16T20:00:00Z
  • 42m
  • 4h 30m (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Coming Up Roses
  • Documentary
A nostalgic romp down memory lane, telling the story of British supermarkets in the 1970s.

5 episodes

Special 1 The 1970s Supermarket at Christmas

  • 2023-12-20T21:00:00Z1h 7m

How we did Christmas in the 70s, with the advent of artificial trees and freezer stores.

Series Premiere

2023-08-16T20:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2023-08-16T20:00:00Z1h

The story of British supermarkets in the 1970s, starting with the rise of convenience foods such as SPAM and boil-in-the-bag meals. With food scientist Dr Chris Clarke and Rustie Lee.

2023-08-23T20:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2023-08-23T20:00:00Z1h

With package holidays broadening tastes, Marks and Spencer took a garlic gamble by introducing the ready-made chicken Kiev. And Dr Chris replicates pickled onion Monster Munch in his lab.

Season Finale

2023-08-30T20:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

Season Finale

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2023-08-30T20:00:00Z1h

How supermarket price wars hotted up in the late 70s as shoppers went bargain mad. Plus the launch of the iconic Honey Monster, and Rustie Lee makes her own version of a Fray Bentos Pie.

1x04 1970s Supermarket at Christmas

  • 2023-12-20T21:00:00Z1h 30m

How we did Christmas in the 70s, with the advent of artificial trees and freezer stores.

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