The 1980s Supermarket

Name: The 1980s Supermarket
Released: 2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Chris Clarke, Rustie Lee

TV Show · Documentary

Hot on the heels of The 1970s Supermarket, embark on a thrilling voyage back in time to the vibrant aisles of Britain's 1980s supermarkets, where the battle for retail supremacy was as intense as the flavours on the shelves.

2024 · 55m

Starring Chris Clarke, Rustie Lee

Director Mark Williams

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Take a nostalgic trip by heading back to the era of Buy-One-Get-One-Free, the first pre-packed sandwiches, and a plethora of new products on our shelves from Potato Waffles to Viennetta.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

In the era of leg warmers, people were infatuated with diets and exercise. Revealing how supermarkets launched diet-ready meals, and have a look at 80s fad diets. Plus, a home interior revolution.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The story of how in the 1980s ice cream giant Walls catered for any budget when they launched their ice cream dessert, Viennetta. Chris Clarke reveals the science behind Ice Magic, the chocolate sauce that turns solid when touching ice-cream.