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The Word 1990

★ 6.0/10 · 5 votes Talk 5 seasons · 87 eps Ended
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What is The Word?

The Word is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Talk.

Type
TV series
Year
1990
Status
Ended
Episodes
87
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Aug 10, 1990
Last aired
Mar 18, 1994
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
Channel 4
Genres
Talk
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Overview

The Word is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Talk. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme pushing youth TV boundaries.”

Reasons to watch
  • pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV
  • broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom
Keep in mind
  • always came close to going too far

Watch it if you are interested in 1990s television programmes from the United Kingdom.

The show consistently pushed boundaries and nearly crossed lines.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 28 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide →
Season 3 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide →
Season 4 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide →
Season 5 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What network broadcasted The Word?

The programme was broadcast on Channel 4.

In which country was the show produced?

The show was produced in the United Kingdom.

During which decade did the show air?

The programme aired in the 1990s.

What type of television programme was it?

It was a television programme focused on youth TV.

How is the show's style described in relation to boundaries?

The show pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV and constantly came close to going too far.

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