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Grocery shopping is a routine task for most, but in 1975, the BBC’s *Nationwide* explored an alternative approach. The program followed a couple who opted for a single annual grocery run instead of weekly visits. By renting a van and enlisting the aid of supermarket personnel to manage their multiple overflowing trolleys, the couple believed their £122 yearly investment would yield savings by preempting potential price increases due to inflation.
This clip is taken from *Nationwide*, originally broadcast on BBC One, 5 February 1975.
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