Back in Time for Dinner

This programme is really interesting involving The Renshaw family of 5 going through the years of what meals were put on the table from the 40s to the 90s! If you're a history fan and have an interest in British food, this ones is for you to definately watch!

Just came across this (the 1940s decade) and am so impressed that I'll be going online to see all the other decades in the series as well. Although I was born in 1942 (which makes this series especially relevant of course), I do think that having been a Social Studies teacher there would be value in showing this in Social Studies classes for sure.

I was born in 1968, and watching the 1970s episode was like revisiting parts of my childhood. Everything was _exactly_ accurate: the ghastly decor, the dishes (both the artificial ones and the rise of health food), even the power cuts caused by strikes - not only a British phenomenon. I wonder if the fondue scene was inspired by the comic book "Asterix in Switzerland".

The 1950s and 60s episodes were most interesting too, but obviously not personal experiences for me. I'm looking forward for the 1980s episode next week. A glimpse of the Rubik triangle looked promising...

The family who volunteered for the time travel deserve a medal for their sacrifice to science.