Back In Time For The Factory

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Back In Time For The Factory

The story of the original factory girls who took on the fight for equality at home and at work, with behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the series. Presented by Alex Jones.

Series 1
A group of modern women go back in time to 1983 to learn how an unsung army of female workers fought to keep their jobs in the face of foreign competition. Hosted by Alex Jones.
Modern women go back in time to the factory floor. The year is 1976, a year of great hope for women in Britain. But will changes in the law lead to equality on our factory floor?
Eighteen modern women go back to the factory floor of 1973 to learn how an unsung army of factory girls took on the fight for equality at work and at home. Presented by Alex Jones.
A group of modern-day workers experience working in a British garment factory. They start their journey in 1968, and the reality of the production line proves a rude awakening.
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