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The Up Series: Season 1

1 episodes Premiered May 5, 1964 Updated Oct 7, 2026

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Seven Up!

May 5, 1964 · 40 min

A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. Director Michael Apted plans to re-interview them at 7 year intervals