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Back in Time for Christmas

Episode 1: The 1940s, 50s and 60s

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

A wartime Christmas has the Robshaws embracing the 'make do and mend' spirit for presents (carrot fudge anyone?) and they sit down to unrationed ox heart and a Christmas pudding made primarily of grated potato. The 50s brings ham with tinned peaches, canapes, cocktails and the first televised Queen's speech, while Fred's 60s gift of a chocolate smoking set would hardly raise an eyebrow back in the day... Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Giles Coren
Participant:
Polly Russell
Executive Producer:
Emily Shields
Series Producer:
Abigail Priddle

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