Tell Me How It Happened 2007
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 22, 2007
- Format
- 8 seasons · 156 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~130 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Miguel Ángel Bernardeau
- Network
- RTP1
What is Tell Me How It Happened?
Tell Me How It Happened is a television series first released in 2007. Catalogued under Family, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 156
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 22, 2007
- Networks
- RTP1
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.7/10
- Format
- 8 seasons · 156 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- RTP1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 156 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Tell Me How It Happened is a television series first released in 2007. Catalogued under Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by RTP1. Current status: Ended. Spans 8 seasons and 156 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A Portuguese family lives through the final years of the Estado Novo.”
- Provides a window into Portugal’s late‑dictatorship era
- Centers on relatable family experiences
- May appeal most to viewers familiar with Portuguese history
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven dramas set during a pivotal historical transition.
The series deals with mature historical themes and is suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
It follows the middle‑class Lopes family as they experience life during the last years of Portugal’s Estado Novo.
When did the show originally air?
It premiered on RTP1 in 2007 and ran until 2011 before returning in 2019.
Which network broadcasts the series?
The series is broadcast on RTP1, the main channel of Rádio e Televisão de Portugal.
Is the story set only in the 1970s?
The original seasons focus on the late Estado Novo period, and the revived series moves into the 1980s.
How many seasons are available?
Six seasons have been produced, with the sixth season debuting in December 2019.
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