The Lost World of the Seventies - 2012

Michael Cockerell sheds new light on the tragi-comedy of the 1970s by focusing on some of its most controversial characters. With fresh filming and new interviews, along with a treasure trove of rare archive, the film presents the inside story of giant personalities who make today's public figures look sadly dull in comparison. The well-known journalist revisits some of his films on the big characters who helped shaped the 1970s in Britain. Both tragic and comic, it highlights just how much our world has changed in four decades.

60min
2012
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Michael Cockerell profile pictureMichael CockerellHimself - Presenter

About The Lost World of the Seventies

The Lost World of the Seventies Overview

Michael Cockerell sheds new light on the tragi-comedy of the 1970s by focusing on some of its most controversial characters. With fresh filming and new interviews, along with a treasure trove of rare archive, the film presents the inside story of giant personalities who make today's public figures look sadly dull in comparison. The well-known journalist revisits some of his films on the big characters who helped shaped the 1970s in Britain. Both tragic and comic, it highlights just how much our world has changed in four decades.

Runtime: 60min

Extra details

Original Title: The Lost World of the Seventies
Original Language: English
Directed By: Nick Norman-Butler
Production Companies
BBC