The 1970s Supermarket
The 1970s Supermarket
TV ShowReturning Series

The 1970s Supermarket

7.0 / 10
2023
1 season
4 episodes
Documentary

A nostalgic romp down memory lane, telling the story of British supermarkets in the 1970s.

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  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    16-08-202360m

    The story of British supermarkets in the 1970s, starting with the rise of convenience foods such as SPAM and boil-in-the-bag meals. With food scientist Dr Chris Clarke and Rustie L...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    23-08-202360m

    With package holidays broadening tastes, Marks and Spencer took a garlic gamble by introducing the ready-made chicken Kiev. And Dr Chris replicates pickled onion Monster Munch in h...

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    30-08-202360m

    How supermarket price wars hotted up in the late 70s as shoppers went bargain mad. Plus the launch of the iconic Honey Monster, and Rustie Lee makes her own version of a Fray Bento...

  • 1970s Supermarket at Christmas

    4.1970s Supermarket at Christmas

    20-12-202390m

    How we did Christmas in the 70s, with the advent of artificial trees and freezer stores.

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