Back in Time for the Corner Shop
2020 · BBC Two · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · 21st Century
Wed, 1 Apr, 6:00 am
After 100 years running a corner shop in Sheffield, the Arderns continue their time-travelling adventure by exploring how local shops continue to thrive in the 21st century.
About
The Ardern family embark on an extraordinary time-travelling adventure - going back in time to run that great British institution, the corner shop.
Episodes
- E01
Victorian
Wed, 26 Feb· 60 minThe Arderns start their time-travelling adventure running a Victorian corner shop, discovering how life behind the counter reflects two decades of incredible social change.
- E02
20s, 30s & 40s
Wed, 4 Mar· 60 minThe Arderns continue their time travelling journey in the '20s, '30s and '40s. From Izal loo roll to powdered eggs, they learn how life behind the counter reflects 30 years of change.
- E03
50s & 60s
Wed, 11 Mar· 60 minThe Arderns continue their time-travelling adventure from postwar rationing to the boom years of the 60s and discover how small shops fought back against bigger grocery chains.
- E04
1970s
Wed, 18 Mar· 60 minThe Arderns continue their time-travelling journey running a corner shop and enter the 70s. Comedian Sanjeev Kohli visits the family.
- E05
80s & 90s
Wed, 25 Mar· 60 minThe Arderns go back in time to run a corner shop through the 80s and 90s. Selling everything from Ice Magic to lottery tickets, they learn how life behind the counter reflects two decades of change.
- E06
21st Century
Wed, 1 Apr· 60 minAfter 100 years running a corner shop in Sheffield, the Arderns continue their time-travelling adventure by exploring how local shops continue to thrive in the 21st century.
Cast
Sara Cox
Presenter
Polly Russell
Presenter