About this season
A new Channel 5 show The 1980s Supermarket will delve into the history of various supermarkets and how they revolutionised the retail industry.
Episodes (3)
1. Episode 1
Aired 27 March 2024 • 45 min
Our experts tuck into school lunch box treats Mighty White bread, Billy Sausage, Um Bongo and Trio biscuits. Rustie Lee whips up quiche Lorraine. And Dr Chris Clarke discovers the secrets of Potato Waffles.
2. Episode 2
Aired 3 April 2024 • 45 min
In the era of leg warmers, we were infatuated with diets and exercise. We reveal how supermarkets launched diet-ready meals, and we look at 80s fad diets. Plus, a home interior revolution!
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 April 2024 • 45 min
We look back at cheap but sophisticated ice cream dessert Viennetta; the iconic gadgets Breville toasted sandwich maker and SodaStream; and posh products, including Chardonnay.