It Was Alright in the 70s
Clips from 1970s television are reflected on as an exploration of changing societal mores. Among those watching the clips are those who made the content, those who watched it, and those who were too young to have seen it.
- 2014-2016
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
Clips from 1970s television are reflected on as an exploration of changing societal mores. Among those watching the clips are those who made the content, those who watched it, and those who were too young to have seen it.
Season 3 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Panic and Paranoia in the 70s
47 mins
The final series begins with a look at how equal rights, increased immigration and the use of soft drugs began to affect 1970s society - and how such things were depicted onscreen.
Episode 2
Laughing at the Enemy in the 70s
46 mins
A look at how "the other" was perceived by the white male oriented television industry of the 1970s, including women's lib, increasing multiculturalism and homosexuality. Commentators include writer Eric Chappell.
Episode 3
Flirting with Danger in the 70s
47 mins
For the final programme in the series, the show returns to the topic of danger in the 1970s: not just personal safety, but the increase of sex on screen. Commentators include "Confessions" star Robin Askwith.