The 1970s Supermarket

The 1970s Supermarket

2023
The 1970s Supermarket
The 1970s Supermarket

The 1970s Supermarket

5.5 | en | Documentary

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

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP4  1970s Supermarket at Christmas
Dec. 20,2023
1970s Supermarket at Christmas

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

EP3  Episode 3
Aug. 30,2023
Episode 3

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.

EP2  Episode 2
Aug. 23,2023
Episode 2

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.

EP1  Episode 1
Aug. 16,2023
Episode 1

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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5.5 | en | Documentary
Synopsis

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

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Cast

Rustie Lee

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