Qubo! There's a throwback. Used to be our go-to for educational stuff. But yeah, they totally had phases where they'd pick up shows from other networks. Scandrew and Charlotte probably fit right in during one of those phases. Still, can't find it anywhere online... Love these forgotten gems.
Watched all seasons. Liked how they mix history and drama. Churchill's actor was spot on even if they tweaked the truth for effect. Keeps things interesting.
Hold up, I've read extensively about the BBC's archival policies during those decades. The decision to wipe tapes was generally due to two factors – scarcity and cost of storage. Moreover, the concept of 'repeat value' wasn't the same back then. Still, given the prevailing cultural climate of the day, …