The 1980s Supermarket

7.0
2024

A new Channel 5 show The 1980s Supermarket will delve into the history of various supermarkets and how they revolutionised the retail industry.

Production

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Episode 1

Our experts tuck into school lunch box treats Mighty White bread, Billy Sausage, Um Bongo and Trio biscuits. Rustie Lee whips up quiche Lorraine. And Dr Chris Clarke discovers the secrets of Potato Waffles.

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2. Episode 2

In the era of leg warmers, we were infatuated with diets and exercise. We reveal how supermarkets launched diet-ready meals, and we look at 80s fad diets. Plus, a home interior revolution!

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3. Episode 3

We look back at cheap but sophisticated ice cream dessert Viennetta; the iconic gadgets Breville toasted sandwich maker and SodaStream; and posh products, including Chardonnay.

Cast

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Rustie Lee

Self - Host

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