Holidays Abroad (ITV 1972, Michael Reinhold)

Holidays Abroad was a seven part series offering up advice and tips on choosing the right holiday overseas. Aimed at first time overseas holiday makers who might be taking advantage of a loosening of restrictions and the joining of the common market.

The series examined topics such as how expensive different countries were, the best time of year to visit, food on offer and queries about passports and money.

Presented by Michael Reinhold.

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production details
UK / ITV – ATV / 7×25 minute episodes / Broadcast Sunday 2 January – 13 February 1972

Writer: Patsy Kumm / Advisor: Lorna Braithwaite / Research: Patricia Newman / Producer and Director: John Cullen

THE EPISODES
1. INTRODUCTION (2 Jan 1972)
2. FRANCE (9 Jan 1972)
3. AUSTRIA (16 Jan 1972)
4. ITALY (23 Jan 1972)
5. YUGOSLAVIA (30 Jan 1972)
6. ACROSS THE North Sea (6 Feb 1972)
7. TUNISIA (13 Feb 1972)

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