91�ȱ� Sounds - Britain in a Box

Britain in a Box

Series exploring the stories behind the making of programmes which have become part of TV history

Radio 4 Extra,13 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
It's Only a Game
Paul Jackson explores how Big Brother became the TV phenomenon of a new millennium.
30 mins31 May 2003
Series 6
Nationwide
Paul Jackson remembers popular current affairs show Nationwide.
30 mins04 May 2013
Series 6
Desmond's
Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
30 mins11 May 2013
Series 6
Casualty
Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of TV Classics: 91�ȱ� 1's Casualty
30 mins18 May 2013
Series 5
Pop Idol
Paul Jackson assesses Pop Idol, the show that rewrote the talent show rule book.
30 mins30 Jun 2012
Series 5
Grandstand
Paul Jackson traces the development of the sports programme which ran for nearly 50 years.
30 mins07 Jul 2012
Series 5
Vision On
Paul Jackson recalls the quirky children's TV show that mixed art, animation and stunts.
30 mins14 Jul 2012
Series 4
World in Action
Paul Jackson's series on classic TV programmes focuses on World in Action.
30 mins05 Feb 2011
Series 4
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Paul Jackson's series on classic TV shows focuses on The Old Grey Whistle Test.
30 mins12 Feb 2011
Series 4
Men Behaving Badly
Paul Jackson on the classic TV comedy that became indelibly associated with 'lad culture'.
28 mins
Series 4
Driving School
Paul Jackson on the docusoap that arguably spawned Britain's first reality TV celebrity.
30 mins26 Feb 2011
Yoghurt Pots and Sticky-Backed Plastic
Paul Jackson continues his celebration of cult TV with Blue Peter.
30 mins24 May 2003
For Those Watching In Black And White
Paul Jackson explores how TV reflects cultural changes: Pot Black.
30 mins17 May 2003