Witness History: Archive 2012 - Michael Apted and the 7 Up TV series

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In 1964, a TV programme introduced a group of seven-year-olds to the public.

It has returned to film them every seven years since then, creating a fascinating record of changes in British life.

The series has now reached 56 Up. Michael Apted, its director, talked to Witness History in 2012.

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Published on Monday, 14th May 2012.

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