Fasten your seatbelts (lap belts only, naturally) and prepare for takeoff! Channel 5’s “Holidaying in the 70s: Those Were the Days!” is set to transport viewers back to the decade that transformed British travel. Remember a time before budget airlines and online booking? This special explores the dawn of the package holiday, when venturing to the Mediterranean became the ultimate aspiration for British families.
The documentary celebrates the personalities and programs that fuelled this travel revolution. Think Judith Chalmers’ infectious enthusiasm and Cliff Michelmore’s reassuring presence – these were the faces that encouraged a nation to embrace sangria, pesetas, and the siesta. The program even features an original 1970s airplane, allowing modern holidaymakers to experience the, shall we say, cozier confines of air travel back then.
From the construction of sprawling resorts along the Costas to the influx of new tastes and experiences into British culture, “Holidaying in the 70s” examines the impact of this travel boom. It’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who lived through it and a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era for younger generations.
“Holidaying in the 70s: Those Were the Days!” airs Sunday, April 13th at 7:30 PM on Channel 5.
