16-part series which explores how everyday life changed during the 20th Century, described by the people of Essex, in collaboration with the British Library. Each episode is themed on aspects of everyday life.
Produced and first broadcast September-December 1999. Researcher: Elaine Tribley.
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Essex people speaking in 1998 predict how life might be in the future. At the end of the 20th Century they talk about new inventions, space exploration, changes to the world order and communication. Also grandparents have words of wisdom for their grandchildren.
Produced by Anton Jarvis for BBC Essex and originally broadcast in 1999. Researcher: Elaine Tribley.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
9 Jun 2026
Century Speaks (social history) trail B - future (16)
Essex people speaking in 1998 predict how life might be in the future. At the end of the 20th Century they talk about new inventions, space exploration, changes to the world order and communication. Also grandparents have words of wisdom for their grandchildren.
Produced for and broadcast on BBC Essex in 1999.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
9 Jun 2026
Century Speaks (social history) trail A - future (16)
Essex people speaking in 1998 predict how life might be in the future. At the end of the 20th Century they talk about new inventions, space exploration, changes to the world order and communication. Also grandparents have words of wisdom for their grandchildren.
Produced for and broadcast on BBC Essex in 1999.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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