Back in Time for the Weekend

Back in Time for the Weekend (2016)

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Like many modern families, the Ashby Hawkins home is stuffed full of tablets, computers, phones, and gadgets to distract them in their spare time. But for one summer they agreed to give up all their 21st century technology and travel back in time, to experience the radical transformation of our leisure time since 1950.

The family's own home becomes their time machine as they are transported back to a different decade each week. Guided by presenters Giles Coren and social historian Polly Russell, the family's entire experience is underpinned by The Family Expenditure Survey, a government study which ran from the 50s right through to 1999. The survey's detailed spending records give us the best possible clue as to what families were doing with their leisure time across the five decades.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Back in Time for the Weekend' premiere?

'Back in Time for the Weekend' premiered on March 6, 2016.

What is the premise of 'Back in Time for the Weekend'?

The premise of 'Back in Time for the Weekend' is a British television program where a family lives through different decades of British life from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Who is the host of 'Back in Time for the Weekend'?

The host of 'Back in Time for the Weekend' is Giles Coren.

How many episodes are there in the first season of 'Back in Time for the Weekend'?

There are six episodes in the first season of 'Back in Time for the Weekend'.

What decade did the family live through in the first episode of the show?

The family lived through the 1950s in the first episode of the show.

What were some of the challenges faced by the family in the 1950s episode?

Challenges faced by the family in the 1950s episode include using an outside toilet, washing clothes by hand, and cooking on a gas stove.

What decade did the family live through in the second episode of the show?

The family lived through the 1960s in the second episode of the show.

What were some of the challenges faced by the family in the 1960s episode?

Challenges faced by the family in the 1960s episode include adapting to new fashion trends and using a refrigerator for the first time.

What decade did the family live through in the third episode of the show?

The family lived through the 1970s in the third episode of the show.

What were some of the challenges faced by the family in the 1970s episode?

Challenges faced by the family in the 1970s episode include learning how to type on a typewriter and using a microwave oven for the first time.

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