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A ten-part series in which Cliff Michelmore catches the essence of memorable years gone by.

Just over a year after the "war to end all wars" demobilisation had been swift. Prices soared, but wages and salaries stayed low. There were strikes, a lack of jobs and a lack of housing. And short skirts scandalised Wimbledon; Americans looked for ways around Prohibition; Ireland exploded over Home Rule; and Charlie Chaplin was divorced by his wife.

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Cliff Michelmore

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More