With contributions from Barry Cryer, Stuart Maconie and others, this documentary tells the unnatural history of the now-threatened creature that is 'the smoker'.
Timeshift reveals the story of the creature that is 'the smoker'. How did this species arrive on our shores? Why did it become so sexy - and so dominant in our lives? Was there really a time when everywhere people could be found shrouded in a thick blue cloud?
Enlisting the help of Barry Cryer, Stuart Maconie and others, The Smoking Years tells the unnatural history of a quite remarkable - and now threatened - creature. Warning: smoke-filled nostalgia may damage your health.
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When women began to smoke in public
Duration: 02:49
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Cigarette cards and the Second World War
Duration: 01:02
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The Smoking Years
Duration: 01:35
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:34Isaac Hayes
Run Fay Run
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00:38Primal Scream
Rocks
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00:43Daft Punk
Arena
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00:45The Beatles
A Day In The Life
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Barry Cryer |
| Participant | Stuart Maconie |
| Producer | Borja Cantera |
| Director | Borja Cantera |
| Series Producer | Ben Southwell |
| Executive Producer | Michael Poole |
Broadcasts
- Wed 4 Jan 2012 21:00
- Thu 5 Jan 2012 03:00
- Sat 7 Jan 2012 23:00
- Mon 9 Jan 2012 23:20
- Fri 13 Nov 2015 03:00
- Fri 23 Jun 2017 01:35
- Sun 24 Jun 2018 02:00