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Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter

Series Overview

Dr Pamela Cox presents this three-part series following the journey of the shopgirl from an almost invisible figure in stark Victorian stores, to being the beating heart of modern shops.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

59 min per episode

Air Date Window

2014 – 2014

Premiered: Tue, Jun 24, 2014

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Jul 8, 2014

Season 1, Episode 3: “The New Cool”

During the London Blitz, shopworkers rescued evacuees and served customers from bomb-damaged premises. The war created flexible working opportunities on the shop floor and gave rise to a new concept, the working mum. By the 1960s, teenagers emulated the beautiful shopgirls working in trendy boutiques like Mary Quant's Bazaar in London's Kings Road. Shopgirls were crucial to the success of stores like Biba, where their jobs were more about modelling the clothes and hanging out rather than giving customers the hard sell.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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What is Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter about?

Dr Pamela Cox presents this three-part series following the journey of the shopgirl from an almost invisible figure in stark Victorian stores, to being the beating heart of modern shops.

How many seasons does Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter have?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter?

Key cast members in Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter include Pamela Cox.

Who created or directed Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter was developed and directed by Not specified.