Twist and Shout

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12 Oct 2008 21:00 BBC Four

Three-part documentary series telling the history of British social dancing in the 20th century, using rare archive film and interviews. The post-war 'baby boomer' generation were the first-ever teenagers and they rejected ballroom dancing, falling in love with rock and roll and juke boxes instead. The Twist in 1960 was a revolution, and dancing became sexier as Brits copied the moves of black American soul artists. The mods invented the Shake, and the hippies almost danced inside their heads.

Broadcasts:

1. 28 Dec 2007
   21:00
   BBC Four
2. 29 Dec 2007
   02:40
   BBC Four
3. 31 Dec 2007
   22:15
   BBC Four
4. 07 Jan 2008
   00:00
   BBC Four
5. 12 Oct 2008
   21:00
   BBC Four