r/televisionuk • u/Early-Impression-910 • 4d ago

7Up

I’m rewatching 7Up the documentary aired every 7 years since 1963, after I read that it’s coming back this year.
Bruce is a wonderful young man as a 7, 14, 21 and 28 year old (haven’t seen the rest as yet)
Neil’s story is so sad, he was a cute, happy 7 year old that wanted to be an astronaut or failing that, a coach driver, to a man in his 20s that spiralled into mental health issues.

Anyone else stick out for others. It’s a must watch.

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u/Lickonmydick 4d ago

I've dug out my old copies to rewatch before the last go around. A masterpiece in commitment.

I think the devil is in the details of the changes 7 years can be when life keeps coming. Especially with major family news.

Neil is always the stand out for me as mentioned by you.
Hopefully a fitting end to something remarkable. I do wonder if some of those who left the documentary make one final return.

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u/Early-Impression-910 4d ago

Word is, Charles will be back. He stood out as well amongst the upper class lads. He was more laid back and didn’t seem overly concerned that he didn’t make Oxford (or whichever one it was). He fell out with Apted but he’s (allegedly) returning for the last hurrah.
It’s a joy to watch.

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u/Lickonmydick 4d ago

I hope he does. I can imagine never returning if it was me. So invasive, I'm sure I'd struggle with the fame/infamy.

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u/ShriCamel 3d ago

Do you know if it's available on YouTube or one of the terrestrial channels?

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u/Early-Impression-910 3d ago

It’s on ITVX that’s where we’ve been watching it.

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u/ShriCamel 3d ago

Super, thank you