Signs Of The Times

Examining perceptions of good and bad taste in the British home.

BBC (1992) - 5 Episodes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03rfd6s
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Grainy picture, as one should expect of material from 25 years ago.

Wasn't able to retrieve a subtitle file for Episode 2
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Marie Louise Collects Bric-a-Brac
A look at couples with incompatible taste: Matt cannot abide Marie-Louise's large wooden pig in the living room, Liz hates Alec's duvet cover, and Sue has quietly removed Gary's mug tree.
Over 2,000 people were interviewed before BBC cameras entered 50 homes to assess our perceptions of 'good' and 'bad' taste in everything from cuddly toys to duvet covers. Series producer and director Nicholas Barker said that the series "is a public apology to my wife. Like most of the men in this film, I suffer from the incurable affliction of always wanting to have my own way when it comes to matters of taste." (1992)

Red Drives Me Nuts
The "through the keyhole" series enters the homes of 10 people living on their own. Alan's place is a tip, Madeline has fallen in love with her wallpaper, Russell buys all the latest gear and Michelle has a leopardskin bedroom but doesn't want men to get the wrong idea. (1992)

Big Ben and the Jesus Picture
Nicole finds her mother's ornaments tacky, Peggy won't use her daughter's gold taps, and Pat is mortified to discover her tastes are now identical to her mother's. Mothers and daughters say what they really think about each other's living rooms. (1992)

They're Not Holding the Ceiling Up
In matters of taste, almost anything goes in Britain so long as it's old. The problem for householders is which version of oldness to choose.
But does it matter if you cheat? Phil and Ann's council house has a cottage-y, stately home kind of feel. Mark and Kathryn, meanwhile, have installed brand new 'old' oak beams. Wendy and Andrew avoid real antiques for fear of woodworm, while Richard and Abigail simply wouldn't dream of buying reproduction. (1992)

That Little Bit Different
Terry and Sue quite like Austrian blinds but feel they're common. And just why do Ray and Jane change their three-piece suite twice a year? (1992)