THE LANDMARK DOCUMENTARY SERIES!The original 7 Up, broadcast in 1964 as a World in Action special, featured children from widely different social backgrounds sharing their hopes and dreams for the future. Inspired by World in Action founder editor Tim Hewat's passionate interest in both the Jesuit saying: "Give me the child until he is seven and I will show you the man" and his anger at Britain's rigid class system, this unique, groundbreaking series set out to discover how far the children's lives were pre-determined by their background.Director Michael Apted has returned every seven years to chart the group's progress, documenting the participants as they have become adults and entered middle-age, dealing with everything life has thrown at them in between; the very first example of a programme recording real people living real lives, this ground-breaking series has won an array of awards. Now, as the group reach retirement age, the series is back to discover what has been happening in their lives.Across three programmes, 63 Up reveals more life-changing decisions, more shocking announcements and joy and tears in equal measure.
K**N
UNIQUE REVIEW of ENGLISH CLASS SYSTEM
This is a LONG TERM REVIEW of what happens in the UNITED KINGDOM -- if you are BORN in a POOR or a RICH FAMILY . From the AGE of 7 many of THEIR FUTURES were amazingly PREDICTABLE . They are now at 63 UP -- and these 7 YEAR OLD ENGLISH KIDS will be 70 YEARS OLD in 2026 -- when 70 UP is released .
H**D
Superb show
Sad to see this series end , for now. Incredible series ,, Just binge watched from original 7 up. 63 up just finished there now. Beautiful , poignant ,profound, sad. It's all there. From the beautiful young faces so full of innocence & hope to impending old age. I especially liked Neil - so much kindness and decency , but he ultimately struggled greatly. All & all a brilliant & genuine " reality " tv show as opposed to the so called reality show rubbish we have to endure nowadays. A sublime tv documentary.
E**D
fantastic documentary series
the latest of the documentary series which started off looking at a group of English children in the 1960s. Very penetrating - looking at what people make of their lives.
K**R
63
Another episode of lives gradually drawing to a close - 70Up will be poignant for those of us in that generation.
A**M
Brilliant as always
Arrived earlier than expected. As amazing as all the previous series, with the bonus of the recent companion programme, stars reacting. I cant help caring about these people
M**.
FASCINATING SERIES
REALLY great that the series is going on.. it makes totally absorbing watching.
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