Synopsis
A British family experiences 1950s life, including a diet of dried eggs, dripping and liver prepared in a basic kitchen. Presented by Giles Coren.
- Programme: Back in Time for Dinner
- Episode: 01: 1950s
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2015
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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