Back in Time for the Corner Shop

Season 1

The Ardern family travel back through time in a Sheffield Cornershop. Exploring over 6 episodes, how what they sell and who they sell to, changes over time, starting with the Victorian era and ending in the 1990s.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Victorian
E1
VictorianThe Arderns start their time-travelling adventure running a Victorian corner shop, discovering how life behind the counter reflects two decades of incredible social change.
20s, 30s & 40s
E2
20s, 30s & 40sThe Arderns continue their time travelling journey in the '20s, '30s and '40s. From Izal loo roll to powdered eggs, they learn how life behind the counter reflects 30 years of change.
50s & 60s
E3
50s & 60sThe Arderns continue their time-travelling adventure from postwar rationing to the boom years of the 60s and discover how small shops fought back against bigger grocery chains.
1970s
E4
1970sThe Arderns adjust to 1970s life, a time when supermarkets had become Britain's shopping destination of choice and corner shops were beginning to feel the pinch. The family's experience begins with a grand opening designed to compete against the onslaught of the supermarkets. While Sam dons his chicken costume to drum up trade for the shop's 'cheap cheap' prices, the Lord Mayor of Sheffield cuts the ribbon to open the doors. But as a newly self-service operation, Dave must completely transform his approach to keep the tills ringing.
80s & 90s
E5
80s & 90sThe Arderns go back in time to run a corner shop through the 80s and 90s. Selling everything from Ice Magic to lottery tickets, they learn how life behind the counter reflects two decades of change.
21st Century
E6
21st CenturyAfter 100 years running a corner shop in Sheffield, the Arderns continue their time-travelling adventure by exploring how local shops continue to thrive in the 21st century.