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Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.
Episode 3 : Dial B for Britain: The Story of the Landline
April. 20,2017
From early call boxes to the Post Office Tower, Timeshift tells the story of how Britain's phone network was built over the course of 100 years, and its impact on the public.
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Episode 2 : Blazes and Brigades: The Story of the Fire Service
April. 13,2017
Timeshift looks back on nearly two centuries of British firefighting, exploring how major incidents and the evolution of equipment have helped forge the modern fire service.
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Episode 1 : Roof Racks and Hatchbacks: The Family Car
April. 03,2017
Exploring the British experience of family cars, from the Morris Minor to the Ford Cortina, the VW Golf to the Volvo estate, school runs to family holidays.
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