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Back in Time for Dinner

Series Overview

One British family embark on an extraordinary time-travelling adventure to discover how a post-war revolution in the food we eat has transformed the way we live. Starting in 1950 and guided by real records of what ordinary families ate for breakfast, lunch and dinner, they will go from meagre rations to ready meals and delivery pizza in just six weeks.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedReality
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2015 – 2015

Premiered: Tue, Mar 17, 2015

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Apr 21, 2015

Season 1, Episode 6: “The Future”

After six weeks of culinary time travel, the Robshaw family are thrown forward as presenter Giles Coren and food historian Polly Russell introduce them to some startling tastes of the future. Based on the family's experience of the way our food history has unfurled, some predictions are made about how we'll shop, cook and eat over the next 50 years.

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: G

G: General — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

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What is Back in Time for Dinner about?

One British family embark on an extraordinary time-travelling adventure to discover how a post-war revolution in the food we eat has transformed the way we live. Starting in 1950 and guided by real records of what ordinary families ate for breakfast, lunch and dinner, they will go from meagre rations to ready meals and delivery pizza in just six weeks.

How many seasons does Back in Time for Dinner have?

Back in Time for Dinner comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Back in Time for Dinner?

Key cast members in Back in Time for Dinner include Polly Russell, Giles Coren.

Who created or directed Back in Time for Dinner?

Back in Time for Dinner was developed and directed by Not specified.