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Pioneers: Series 2: Michael Apted

Michael Apted

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Pioneers, Series 2, Michael Apted

Michael Apted talks to Clare English about the birth of reality television.

Michael Apted tells Clare English about his "Up" documentary series which proved to the catalyst for reality TV. From 2011.

Pioneer, Michael Apted tells Clare English about his 'Up' documentary series which proved to be the catalyst for reality television. 

Involved in the popular strand since its conception in 1964, Michael has followed the lives of 14 children every seven years since.

Producer: Philip Sime 

First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in 2011.

Pioneers: Series 2

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