The High Street Shops We Loved & Lost

7:00 PM to 7:55 PM
Thursday 24 July
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Season 1 Episode 1 of 2

Part one of two. A look back at the high street of yesteryear, celebrating favourite shop brands, including Wimpy, Top Shop, Tammy Girl, Blockbuster and BHS. Plus, a tribute to one of the most missed shop brands of them all, Woolworths, and in particular its much-loved sweets section. Nick Hewer traces the chain's rise to becoming a cherished high street fixture, while former Woolies shop assistant Cheryl Baker reveals secrets from the other side of the counter. Narrated by Hayley Tamaddon

The High Street Shops We Loved & Lost airs on 5 at 7:00 PM, Thursday 24 July. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Hayley Tamaddon
Narrator
John Piper
Series Producer
Sally Evans
Executive Producer
Amanda de Freitas
Executive Producer