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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: August 4, 2016
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 3
- Networks: BBC Two
- Genres: Documentary
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The 80s with Dominic Sandbrook(2016)
Overview
Dominic Sandbrook takes a fresh look at a dynamic decade. 1980s Britain changed in everything from politics and sport to fashion and popular culture.
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No imageSeason 1
3 episodes • 2016
Season 1
3 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sound of the Crowd | Aug 4, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Under Pressure | Aug 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | World in Motion | Aug 18, 2016 | 0.0 |
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