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The 1970s Supermarket Season 1

August. 16,2023
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5.5
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A nostalgic romp down memory lane, telling the story of British supermarkets in the 1970s.

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The 1970s Supermarket Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 4 - 1970s Supermarket at Christmas
First Aired: December. 20,2023

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

Episode 3 - Episode 3
First Aired: August. 30,2023

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.

Episode 2 - Episode 2
First Aired: August. 23,2023

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.

Episode 1 - Episode 1
First Aired: August. 16,2023

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.

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