Back in Time for Brixton Episode 1 (2016 BBC)

Back in Time for Brixton -
Episode 1
A family give up their modern lives for one summer to experience what life was like for Caribbeans who immigrated to Britain in the postwar period.
Beginning in 1948, the year the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury and discharged its passengers, the Irwin family travel through the 1950s and 60s, guided by presenter Giles Coren and social historian Emma Dabiri who introduce them to their new homes as well as the events of the time. Along the way the Irwins discover the food, work and entertainment of first-generation immigrants making their lives in Brixton.
In 1959, the whole family get a lesson in 1950s steel pan from EastEnders star Rudolph Walker, and in 1962, dad Weininger gets some fashion tips from 60s singer Kenny Lynch. In 1966, mum Janice embraces her role as a nurse at a time when the NHS recruited directly in the West Indies for staff.
As the family's living situation improves over the years, they decide to see the 60s out with a blues party.

[iluminati]

As an American of partial West Indian descent, this is something worthwhile to learn as a part of my history. If my ancestors had gotten on a different boat, that would have been my life.

[maegfry]

I am addicted to all these series. Love the Back in time Dinner ones as well.

[holagataeang]

I wish that they wouldve given this family as long of a series as the other back in time families. 😒

[ayotalsamoth]

Ayyy Trinidad and Tobago brought the carnival vibration and calypso and steelpan wow we brought a beautiful thing...love!!!

[sheronpearson]

This is why we should capitalize on the sacrifices of our ancestors!

[gorgeouslady]

I love this Show i have never heard of it before. The Nationality act of 1965 whoo hooo!.

[Ivanisha]

I loved every minute of this documentaire. It was very educational and fun to watch. Loved the family as well. Thank you.

greetings from Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Ivanisha.

[Tempest]

I've been looking for something like this!!!! Thank you thank thank you. wow!

[ursulajoni]

why cant the Unted States have shows like this? II kina hoooked on the bbcs take modern people and put them in hisory shows(like this and the historcal farms series)

[Ripplin]

I learned a lot from this short series. Great stuff. Been enjoying all these Back in Time series.

[kikisian]

Loved these two videos - I would have loved an longer look into what they faced. Was such an eye opener. Only ever heard my Grandfathers point of view - so seeing this was such a delight.

[TheMajokw]

Absolutely fascinating...LOVED this & learned so much!

[sheteg]

This is cool 😎. They should do way more of these.

[laminage]

They did one in Canada called "Back In Time For Dinner" where they went from the 1940's to the 2000's. I've always wanted to see A Documentary about what it's like being Black from Jamaica and coming to England. They have Lucille on Call The Midwife and I think it's great. I would love for them to do a Documentary about what it was like going to School from the 1940's to now.

[ayotalsamoth]

I love it omg this family is so lovely I love this episode!!!

[skojigoquist]

They are beautiful people inside and out

[charleenvanwyke]

Greetings from cape town this is absolutely beautiful

[gorgeouslady]

What is the difference in 2017 compared to 1950? Now it is Mexican people living the
same way!. 8 people living in a one bedroom apartment!. 3 families 3 kids each small
efficiency apartment!.

[laminage]

God, it's like living in a British Version of a Ghetto. Yet you learn so much and if there was one thing they learned how blessed they are to have what they have.

[laminage]

Emma would have made a Brilliant University Professor. She would be perfect to do a Teaching Position for One Year at a HCBU (Historically Black College University). The kids would be blown away with the Films and the like.