The 1970s Diet: Could It Work for You?: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

This entertaining two-part social experiment sees presenter Josie Gibson immerse herself in the food, drink and health culture of the 1970s, to discover if the average diet from what is often seen as one of the "unhealthiest" decades in British history, could have something to teach modern eaters.

For two weeks, Josie follows a bespoke 1970s diet, carefully designed by a nutritional expert, to reflect what the average person would have eaten in that decade. She'll take a series of physiological tests before and after to see if the 70s diet and lifestyle can make her slimmer, fitter and healthier.

Series details

• Title: The 1970s Diet: Could It Work for You?
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2026-01-07
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-01-08
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 89559
• TVDB ID: 472380

Cast and credited roles

• Josie Gibson — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-01-07; final listed air date 2026-01-08; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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