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British Passions on Film

Kath Pick

David Okuefuna

British Passions on Film: Episode 2: Getting Away from it All

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Getting Away from it All

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Episode 2: Getting Away from it All

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A look at the evolution of the British family holiday.

The evolution of the British holiday, from hugely popular day-trips and annual fortnights in holiday camps to mass market package holidays to the Costas.

During the course of the 20th Century, millions of British workers benefited from the expansion of paid leave and an increase in leisure time. This enabled many Britons to realize a cherished dream: at last, they could escape from their everyday lives, and go on holiday. 

Getting Away from it All traces the evolution of the British holiday, from hugely popular day-trips and annual fortnights in holiday camps to the mass market package holiday to the Costas - and shows how Britons have never been more at home when they've been far away from home, having fun in the sun.

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