Two-part series telling the story of children's outdoor games in 20th-century Britain

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Moving Indoors

2/2 How the advent of mass TV saw a decline in outdoor play from the late 1950s onwards.

Thu 18 Aug 2011 22:00 BBC Four

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    This series was part of BBC Four's season celebrating the act of play, uncovering the hidden history of an activity that gives us a unique perspective on our past, as well as an exciting vision for our future.

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