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56 Up

In 1964, a group of British 7-year-olds were interviewed about their lives and dreams in a groundbreaking television documentary, Seven Up. Since then, in one of the greatest projects in television history, renowned director Michael Apted has returned to film the same subjects every seven years, tracking their ups and downs.

56 Up - Trailer

2m 12s

In 1964 a group of 7-year-old children were interviewed for the groundbreaking documentary 'Seven Up'. Michael Apted has been back to film them every seven years since. Now they are 56.

Previews + Extras

  • 56 Up - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    56 Up - Preview

    S26 E13 - 30s

    Return to England for the eighth film in a series that’s followed the same group since age seven.

  • 56 Up: Neil: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    56 Up: Neil

    S26 E13 - 3m 28s

    Neil discusses what it's like to be filmed every seven years.

  • 56 Up: Peter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    56 Up: Peter

    S26 E13 - 1m 41s

    Peter explains why he left the Up series and why he's come back.

  • 56 Up: Nick and Suzy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    56 Up: Nick and Suzy

    S26 E13 - 1m 19s

    Nick and Suzy reflect on how they're portrayed in the Up series.

  • 56 Up: John and Andrew: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    56 Up: John and Andrew

    S26 E13 - 2m 38s

    John and Andrew reflect on how they've been portrayed throughout the Up series.

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