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Landmark documentary franchise concludes with final instalment airing on ITV
The long-running documentary series concludes with its final chapter, 70 Up, BBC News reports.
The short version
- The documentary series that started with 7 Up is concluding with its final chapter, titled 70 Up, broadcast on ITV.[BBC News]
- Director Asif Kapadia took over the final instalment following the death of longtime director Michael Apted.[BBC News]
- The series was previously voted the most influential television show of the past 50 years in 2024.[BBC News]
Key facts
- The final chapter of the documentary franchise, titled 70 Up, is broadcasting on ITV.[BBC News]
- Asif Kapadia directed 70 Up after previous director Michael Apted died.[BBC News]
- The franchise was voted the most influential television show of the past 50 years in 2024.[BBC News]
- Original cast member Nick Hitchon passed away from cancer in 2023.[BBC News]
Sources
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