Modern Times

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  • BBC Two
  • Documentary

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1999
1999x1
Waxworks of the Rich and Famous
Episode overview
The series opens with a look behind the scenes at Madame Tussauds in London, Britain's top tourist attraction, where the fickle nature of fame means that once-popular figures can end up on the scrapheap.
1999x2
Bookies Never Lose
Episode overview
Once book-making was seen as virtually a licence to print money but now small-time, independent bookies, like Londoner Barry Dennis , are fi nding the goi ng rough as they are gradually squeezed out of business by faceless, corporate giants.
1999x3
Living Room
Episode overview
Just off the M20 in Kent, Kings Hill is a new community development of houses, a school and a golf course. But it is no ordinary group of buildings. It is designed -with its security .. show full overview
1999x1
Amsterdamage
Episode overview
Many Brits go to Amsterdam for a few days of hedonistic indulgence, but some never leave. Modern Times portrays Dawn Smith, a wife and mother from Yorkshire who moved to Amsterdam 18 .. show full overview
1999x5
Diana's Neighbours
Episode overview
Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown 's proposal to build a memorial garden to Diana, Princess of Wales near her former home in London's Kensington Gardens has not met with the .. show full overview
1999x6
Think of England
Episode overview
As another St George's Day passes, this unsentimental, affectionate film takes a look at the English and how they see themselves.
1999x7
To Russia for Love
Episode overview
Three British men - Derek, 51, Mark, 41, and Michael, 33-travel to the provincial Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on a ten-day package holiday. Their aim is to find a single, attractive .. show full overview
1999x8
Ex-Wives
Episode overview
When Julia Clark (nee Doveton) divorced her much older, millionaire husband, she was branded a gold-digger. On the other hand, Vira Goldmann was considered to deserve her settlement .. show full overview
1999x9
Treasures from the Tip
Episode overview
A film profile of the Adams family - father Barry, son Jason and daughters Danielle and Melanie - who have made a fortune from recycling rubbish at their tip in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which they run in tandem with ex-money broker Steve Baldwin.
1999x10
The Lost Boys - the Denver High School Massacre
Episode overview
Last April in Denver, Colorado, two students from Columbine high school shot dead 12 pupils and a teacher before killing themselves. Survivors, bereaved relatives, members of the .. show full overview
1999x11
Strictly Bingo
Episode overview
A story of passion and ambition set in the bingo halls of Britain as contestants vie for the accolade of National Bingo Caller of the Year plus a holiday in Las Vegas.
1999x12
A Passion for Pedigree
Episode overview
Breeding dogs for show is a pastime that can take over the lives of those devoted to the hobby. Cameras follow eight diverse exhibitors as they prepare for Crufts, the biggest dog show .. show full overview