We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.
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"They only picked me because I never stopped talking."
— Jackie Bassett , Celebrity
"I was really angry… you wouldn't have asked some of the other people in this programme that question."
— Jackie Bassett , Celebrity
Key People
Jackie Bassett is one of the original participants in the documentary series 7 Up.
Michael Apted was the researcher and director who followed the children in the 7 Up series.
Neil Hughes is a former participant of 7 Up who became a Liberal Democrat councillor.
Paul Almond was the director of the first episode of 7 Up.
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70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.
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