The 1970s Supermarket

7.0
2023

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

Production

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2023

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1. 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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2. 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.

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3. 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.

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4. 1970s Supermarket at Christmas

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

Cast

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Rustie Lee

Self - Presenter

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