Controversially: That Was the Year That Was (2023) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Controversially: That Was the Year That Was online in HD.
Controversially: That Was the Year That Was — Storyline
Series exploring a year through the archives with a look back at key moments in the media.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Penny Smith, Jan Leeming
Controversially: That Was the Year That Was — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2023-09-23 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | 5 |
| Status | Returning Series |
Controversially: That Was the Year That Was — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: 1976 (2023-09-23) — Bill Grundy met the sweary Sex Pistols, and a pile of bricks outraged the art world.
- E2: 1983 (2023-09-30) — A deep dive into '83 when two 007s vied for box office success, pop star Boy George made a splash, Diana, Princess of Wales upstaged her husband, and Shergar was seized.
- E3: 1979 (2023-10-07) — Jan Leeming narrates a look back at key events in TV, film, showbusiness and politics, including Monty Python causing a storm of protest with Biblical parody The Life of Brian, whi
- E4: 1974 (2024-01-09) — A look back at outrageous events of 1974, replaying the most controversial moments in TV, cinema, music, showbiz and politics, including film The Exorcist, TV's Tiswas and the thre
- E5: 1984 (2024-01-13) — The year of 'video nasties', Frankie Goes to Hollywood's outrageous hit, PM Margaret Thatcher's year-long battle with striking coal miners, and US President Reagan's misguided joke
- E6: 1986 (2024-01-20) — Shockingly moments in 1986 – from celebrity scandal and sporting skulduggery to bare bottoms on TV – featuring Grange Hill's drugs storyline, Maradona's 'Hand of God' and EastEnder
- E7: 1988 (2024-01-28) — Jan Leeming narrates the multiple headlines of 1988, when NWA created the blueprint for gangsta rap, Edwina Curry caused a storm in an egg-cup, and anti-gay Section 28 became UK la
- E8: 1972 (2024-02-04) — A look at the shocking news, showbiz and politics of 1972: the year of Chuck Berry's My Ding-a-Ling, the film A Clockwork Orange, TV's Love Thy Neighbour and an ever-vigilant Mary
- E9: 1990 (2024-02-11) — We rewind to 1990 to replay shocking and controversial moments in TV, music, showbiz, and politics – including Madonna's bondage fest ban on MTV, Poll Tax riots and Milli Vanilli's
- E10: 1968 (2024-02-18) — Archive highlights of the year the assassination of Presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy stunned a disbelieving world, the Beatles dabbled in mysticism, and musical Hair let it all
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Controversially: That Was the Year That Was have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Where can I watch Controversially: That Was the Year That Was? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
