The Year that Rocked the World


Some years stand out above all others; years that are loaded with shocking events, incredible human achievements and life-changing moments in history.
THE YEAR THAT ROCKED THE WORLD celebrates iconic and extraordinary global moments from politics, cinema, crime, celebrity, sport, disasters, science, inventions, music and arts - landmark events and breakthroughs in the course of one year that profoundly shaped the world today.
This captivating new series draws on a wealth of fascinating film archive from the world’s leading collections. Engaging interviews from a regular cast of well known faces provide lively social commentary and relevance to the stories, while legendary pop tunes capture the mood and energy of that year.