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The Word 1990

Status
Ended
First Aired
August 10, 1990
Last Aired
March 18, 1994
Format
5 seasons · 87 eps
Total Runtime
~87 hours (60 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~86.3 hours (skips filler)
Network
Channel 4
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What is The Word?

The Word is a 1990s television programme that aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. It pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV, often approaching the limits of what was acceptable.

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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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 5 votes
Format
5 seasons · 87 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Channel 4
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The Word is a 1990s television programme that aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. It pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV, often approaching the limits of what was acceptable. The show was originally produced under the working title Club X2 by the production company 24 Hour Productions, which later became Planet 24. The production company was responsible for the first two series of the show. The Word was a pioneering programme in the youth television genre, known for its edgy content and willingness to challenge conventional boundaries. The show's impact and reception are not explicitly stated in the provided sources. The available information focuses on the show's production and its approach to content, rather than its overall success or influence. The Word remains a notable example of a 1990s youth television programme that aimed to push the limits of what was acceptable on British television.

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

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  • 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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Season 1 · 28 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
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Season 4 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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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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