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Controversially: That Was the Year That Was(2023)

2023 – present1 season10 episodes44m

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Overview

Series exploring a year through the archives with a look back at key moments in the media.

Seasons(1)

Series 12023 · 10 episodesSeptember 23, 2023

Season list for Controversially: That Was the Year That Was

Top Billed Cast

Penny Smith
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Jan Leeming
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Status: Returning Series
Type: Documentary
Original name: Controversially: That Was the Year That Was
First aired: September 23, 2023
Last aired: February 18, 2024
Network: 5
Original language: English

Keywords

current affairs
social change
music

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