Brierly Hill 90210 presents... 1960

Brierly Hill 90210

Something that's struck me throughout this series is the evolving use of language through the decades. It's a fascinating insight into trends and attitudes present in general society of the time. There's a real contrast from the language used in 1960 news reels and even in the TV news of race riots in the late 70s and early 80s to what you're likely to hear as you tune in for information in the 21st century. As this episode unfurls, listen out for some choices of words which wouldn't be considered acceptable today. Ironically, you'll also hear famous words describing a “wind of change”. Welcome to a new decade. Welcome to 1960.