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Children's TV on Trial | Retrac

Children's TV on Trial

20071 season

Children's TV on Trial

Documentary

A look at kids' telly from the 1950s to the 1990s, covering the social trends and behind-the-scenes stories in each decade.

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Season 1

6 episodes

Season 1

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E1
The 1950s
60 min
A look at the origins of children's TV in the 1950s.
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E2
The 1960s
60 min
A look at children's TV during the 1960s.
E3
The 1970s
60 min
A look at children's TV from the 1970s.

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