Controversially: That Was the Year That Was

Controversially: That Was the Year That Was

2023
Controversially: That Was the Year That Was
Controversially: That Was the Year That Was

Controversially: That Was the Year That Was

5.5 | en | Documentary

Series exploring a year through the archives with a look back at key moments in the media.

View More
AD

WATCH FREEFOR 30 DAYS

All Prime Video
Cancel anytime

Watch Now

Seasons & Episodes

1
EP10  1968
Feb. 18,2024
1968

Archive highlights of the year the assassination of Presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy stunned a disbelieving world, the Beatles dabbled in mysticism, and musical Hair let it all hang out.

EP9  1990
Feb. 11,2024
1990

We rewind to 1990 to replay shocking and controversial moments in TV, music, showbiz, and politics - including Madonna's bondage fest ban on MTV, Poll Tax riots and Milli Vanilli's mime act.

EP8  1972
Feb. 04,2024
1972

A look at the shocking news, showbiz and politics of 1972: the year of Chuck Berry's My Ding-a-Ling, the film A Clockwork Orange, TV's Love Thy Neighbour and an ever-vigilant Mary Whitehouse.

EP7  1988
Jan. 28,2024
1988

Jan Leeming narrates the multiple headlines of 1988, when NWA created the blueprint for gangsta rap, Edwina Curry caused a storm in an egg-cup, and anti-gay Section 28 became UK law.

EP6  1986
Jan. 20,2024
1986

Shockingly moments in 1986 - from celebrity scandal and sporting skulduggery to bare bottoms on TV - featuring Grange Hill's drugs storyline, Maradona's 'Hand of God' and EastEnders' gay couple.

EP5  1984
Jan. 13,2024
1984

The year of 'video nasties', Frankie Goes to Hollywood's outrageous hit, PM Margaret Thatcher's year-long battle with striking coal miners, and US President Reagan's misguided joke about bombing Russia.

EP4  1974
Jan. 09,2024
1974

A look back at outrageous events of 1974, replaying the most controversial moments in TV, cinema, music, showbiz and politics, including film The Exorcist, TV's Tiswas and the three-day working week.

EP3  1979
Oct. 07,2023
1979

Jan Leeming narrates a look back at key events in TV, film, showbusiness and politics, including Monty Python causing a storm of protest with Biblical parody The Life of Brian, while The Kenny Everett Video Show upset moral campaigner Mary Whitehouse.

EP2  1983
Sep. 30,2023
1983

A deep dive into '83 when two 007s vied for box office success, pop star Boy George made a splash, Diana, Princess of Wales upstaged her husband, and Shergar was seized.

EP1  1976
Sep. 23,2023
1976

Bill Grundy met the sweary Sex Pistols, and a pile of bricks outraged the art world.

SEE MORE
5.5 | en | Documentary | More Info
Released: 2023-09-23 | Released Producted By: BBC Studios , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.channel5.com/show/controversially/season-1
Synopsis

Series exploring a year through the archives with a look back at key moments in the media.

...... View More
Stream Online

The tv show is currently not available onine

Cast

Penny Smith

Director

Producted By

BBC Studios ,

AD

Watch Free for 30 Days

All Prime Video Movies and TV Shows. Cancel anytime.

Watch Now