Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter (2014)

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Today, it is taken for granted that many shop assistants are women, but 150 years ago, being served by a shopgirl was a strange new phenomenon, and the story of how an army of women swept on to shop floors is a fascinating one. Dr. Pamela Cox presents this three-part series following the journey of the shopgirl from an almost invisible figure in stark Victorian stores, to being the beating heart of modern shops. With retail the biggest private sector employer in the UK today, this series charts how shopgirls have been central to Britain's retail revolution and at the cutting edge of social change.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

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S01E03The New CoolJul 8, 2014
S01E02Revolution on the FloorJul 1, 2014
S01E01Here Come the GirlsJun 24, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter premiere?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter premiered on October 30, 2014.

Where can I watch Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter online?

Unfortunately, Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter is not currently available to watch online.

What is Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter about?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter is a documentary series that explores the lives of women working in the world of high-end retail.

Who narrates Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter is narrated by Joanna Lumley.

How many episodes of Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter are there?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter consists of three episodes.

What locations are featured on Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter?

The locations featured on Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter include Harrods in London, Takashimaya in Tokyo, and Hudson's Bay in Toronto.

How does Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter show the contrasts between different retail industries?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter shows the contrasts between different retail industries by comparing the high-end world of couture to the mass-market retail environment.

Who are some of the experts featured in Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter?

Experts featured in Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter include retail historian Juliet Gardiner and fashion commentator Colin McDowell.

How does Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter explore gender issues in the workplace?

Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter explores gender issues in the workplace by examining how these women navigate a male-dominated sector of retail.

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