The Oxford Street Christmas Lights: Then & Now
The Oxford Street Christmas Lights: Then & Now
For more than half a century the Oxford Street Christmas lights have been a feature of one of Britain's most famous streets, with celebrities from Madonna to Terry Wogan and Kylie to Robbie Williams switching them on. This documentary charts all the highs and lows of the London thoroughfare's festive lights, from their first incarnation in 1959 to cheer the national mood to the very latest LED show-topping glory in 2024. When Oxford Street lights up, rivalry, famous stars and mountains of baubles are all part of the amazing experience that keeps shoppers and tourists coming back for more
The Oxford Street Christmas Lights: Then & Now airs on Channel 5 +1 at 10:00 PM, Tuesday 26 November. (Subtitles, new.)
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Luke McLaughlin
Producer
Oliver Wright
Executive Producer
Mark Hanford
Editor