Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.
Seasons and episodes
17 seasons · 184 episodes
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S17 E1Roof Racks and Hatchbacks: The Family Car
Apr 3, 201760 min
Exploring the British experience of family cars, from the Morris Minor to the Ford Cortina, the VW Golf to the Volvo estate, school runs to family holidays.
S17 E2Blazes and Brigades: The Story of the Fire Service
Apr 13, 201760 min
Timeshift looks back on nearly two centuries of British firefighting, exploring how major incidents and the evolution of equipment have helped forge the modern fire service.
S17 E3Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline
Apr 20, 201760 min
From early call boxes to the Post Office Tower, Timeshift tells the story of how Britain's phone network was built over the course of 100 years, and its impact on the public.
Starring
Tony Benn
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Denis Lawson
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Jonathan Miller
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Dan Cruickshank
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Sid Waddell
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Eric Bristow
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John Lowe
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Keith Deller
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Phil Taylor
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Sylvestra Le Touzel
Narrator (Voice)
Arthur Scargill
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Harry Shapiro
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Timeshift?
- Timeshift is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Timeshift are there?
- Timeshift has 17 seasons and 184 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Timeshift?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Timeshift. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on April 20, 2017.
- Who stars in Timeshift?
- Timeshift stars Tony Benn, Denis Lawson, Jonathan Miller, Dan Cruickshank, Sid Waddell.