Name: The Lowdown
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Sylvester McCoy, Jake Wood, Bonnie Langford, Margaret Thatcher, Ernie Wise

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The Lowdown was an award winning documentary series for young people first broadcast on CBBC in 1988. Reminiscent of World In Action and Panorama it was produced by Landseer Productions, and broadcast after Newsround until 1998.

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British Youth Documentary
Socially Conscious Journalism
1980s Nostalgia
CBBC Heritage
Real-World Issues for Teens
Educational & Informative
Grounded Realism
Intergenerational Appeal

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May 17, 1988 · May 31, 1988 · Ended

First aired: May 17, 1988
Last aired: May 31, 1988
Status: Ended
Length: 11 seasons · 3 episodes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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Shout-Out, Hypocritical Humor, Never Suicide +4

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3 questions, like "Is The Lowdown okay for kids?"

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Is The Lowdown okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Lowdown?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Lowdown plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.