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Episode 8

Observational documentary series following the people who keep Oxford Street running. Tens of thousands of people arrive to watch the Christmas lights being switched on.

Christmas comes to Oxford Street as tens of thousands of people arrive to watch the festive lights being switched on. The programme follows the behind-the-scenes team making sure everything lights up as it should.

Plainclothes police officers on patrol have to deal with all manner of problems, from illegal immigrants to teenage shoplifters.

There is a rumble underground as part of a famous public artwork is removed on the tube - will it see the light of day again?

And Oxford Street in bloom - there is a look at the men who keep the area's floral displays fed and watered.

45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator David Reed
Director Peter Gowing
Director Michael Bennett
Series Producer Rowland Stone
Executive Producer Emma Barker
Executive Producer Peter Lowe
Executive Producer Gerard Melling
Production Company Screenchannel Television

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