Timeshift Season 13 Episodes

Episode 1

Full Throttle: The Glory Days of British Motorbikes

Timeshift returns with an exploration of the British love of fast, daring and sometimes reckless motorbike riding during a period when home-grown machines were the envy of the world. From TE Lawrence in the 1920s, to the 'ton up boys' and rockers of the 1950s, motorbikes represented unparalleled style and excitement, as British riders indulged their passion for brands like Brough Superior, Norton and Triumph. But it wasn't all thrills and spills - the motorbike played a key role during World War II and it was army surplus bikes that introduced many to the joy and freedom of motorcycling in the 50s, a period now regarded as a golden age. With its obsession with speed and the rocker lifestyle, it attracted more than its fair share of social disapproval and conflict.

Episode 2

When Coal Was King

60 mins

Episode 3

Bouffants, Beehives and Bobs: The Hairdos That Made Britain

59 mins

It is said that the average woman gets through around 30 hairstyles in a lifetime, with some changing their look every 15 months. Timeshift takes a loving and sometimes horrified look back at the iconic hairdos from the past.

Episode 4

A Day at the Zoo

Episode 5

The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs That Got Britain Reading

The story of how Ladybird books were developed and how they took their place at the centre of children's reading at school and at home.

Episode 6

Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather

The British are known for their obsession with the weather, but how does it really affect our day-to-day lives?

Episode 7

How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective

The evolution of Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new TV versions, with contributions from Sherlock's past and present.