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Series · 2024–Returning

The 1980s Supermarket

7.0·1 season·3 episodes·45 min avg.·United Kingdom

A new Channel 5 show The 1980s Supermarket will delve into the history of various supermarkets and how they revolutionised the retail industry.

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Episode 1Up next
Mar 27, 2024

Our experts tuck into school lunch box treats Mighty White bread, Billy Sausage, Um Bongo and Trio biscuits. Rustie Lee whips up quiche Lorraine. And Dr Chris Clarke discovers the secrets of Potato Waffles.

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Episode 2
Apr 3, 2024

In the era of leg warmers, we were infatuated with diets and exercise. We reveal how supermarkets launched diet-ready meals, and we look at 80s fad diets. Plus, a home interior revolution!

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Episode 3
Apr 17, 2024

We look back at cheap but sophisticated ice cream dessert Viennetta; the iconic gadgets Breville toasted sandwich maker and SodaStream; and posh products, including Chardonnay.

Cast

2 credited
Debbie Chazen
Narrator
Rustie Lee
Self - Host

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