All Mod Cons

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Just Switch On
Episode overview
After rationing ended, Britons were suddenly able to fill their homes with electrical goods. The third programme in the series of documentaries charting the changing face of British .. show full overview
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The Pad
Episode overview
The furniture and decor of the 1960s, which was mainly adopted by many young people as they gained their independence and moved into bedsits and flats. Plus, a look at space age .. show full overview
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The Outside Room
Episode overview
The end of World War Two marked a shift away from the practical nature of horticulture stressed by the Dig for Victory campaign, and once again flowers bloomed in Britain's domestic .. show full overview
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The DIY Pioneers
Episode overview
The post-war years led to a boom in home ownership and consequently a generation of fanatical do-it-yourself home improvers. This programme charts how DIY transformed the interiors of British homes.
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Ever So Contemporary
Episode overview
In the 1950s, walls were knocked down, windows enlarged and open-plan living rooms built as an antidote to post-war gloom. The colour, light and space of this 'contemporary look' changed the way that British people lived forever.
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Yesterday Once More
Episode overview
The final programme in the series looks at why we became obsessed with furniture and architecture from the past. In the 1950s, people were desperate to be modern and old attitudes .. show full overview

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