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Caravans: A British Love Affair

Documentary about the love affair between the British and their caravans, which transformed the holiday habits of generations of families from the 1950s through to the present day.

Documentary about the love affair between the British and their caravans, which saw the country establish the world's largest caravan manufacturer and transformed the holiday habits of generations of families.

In telling the intriguing story of caravanning in Britain from the 1950s through to the present day, the film reveals how caravans were once the plaything of a privileged minority, but after World War II became a firm favourite with almost a quarter of British holidaymakers.

It explores how changes in caravanning across the years reflect wider changes in British society, in particular the increased availability of cars during the 1950s and 60s, but also the improved roads network and changing attitudes towards holidaymaking and leisure time.

Enthusiasts and contributors include Dorrie van Lachterop from the West Midlands and Christine Fagg from Hertfordshire, remarkable and adventurous women who started touring alone in their caravans during the 1950s.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 3 Jan 2018 23:45
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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:14

    Steven John

    Circles Of The Mind聽

  • 00:00

    Just Brothers

    Sliced Tomatoes聽

  • 00:02

    Jack Payne & His Orchestra

    Its A Hap-hap-happy Day聽

  • 00:12

    Various Artists

    搁辞肠办-肠丑补-谤丑耻尘产补听

  • 00:22

    Mallet Men

    Dark Eyes/It Happened In Monterey聽

  • 00:25

    John James

    Morning Brings The Light聽

  • 00:37

    Pierre-Andr茅 Athan茅

    Roma Termini聽

  • 00:39

    Elisabeth Conjard

    Aux Puces De Saint聽

    Composer: Eric Gemsa.
  • 00:42

    Steve Tilston

    Mind How You Go聽

  • 00:47

    Sylvester

    You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

  • 00:55

    Marc Brierley

    顿谤补驳辞苍蹿濒测听

  • 00:32

    Young鈥揌olt Unlimited

    California Montage聽

Credits

Narrator Alison Steadman
Producer Michael Hewitt
Director Brian Henry Martin

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