Modern Times - Season 9

First aired: 10/27/1999 6 episodes
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Episodes

1. To Russia for Love

Aired: 10/27/1999

Three British men - Derek, 51, Mark, 41, and Michael, 33-travel to the provincial Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on a ten-day package holiday. Their aim is to find a single, attractive woman with whom they will be able to spend the rest of their lives.

2. Ex-Wives

Aired: 11/3/1999

When Julia Clark (nee Doveton) divorced her much older, millionaire husband, she was branded a gold-digger. On the other hand, Vira Goldmann was considered to deserve her settlement ofL36 million after 33 years of devotion. Tonight's programme looks at what happens to the wives when the extremely rich divorce.

3. Treasures from the Tip

Aired: 11/10/1999

A film profile of the Adams family - father Barry, son Jason and daughters Danielle and Melanie - who have made a fortune from recycling rubbish at their tip in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which they run in tandem with ex-money broker Steve Baldwin.

4. The Lost Boys - the Denver High School Massacre

Aired: 11/24/1999

Last April in Denver, Colorado, two students from Columbine high school shot dead 12 pupils and a teacher before killing themselves. Survivors, bereaved relatives, members of the emergency services and friends of the teenage killers recall their traumatic experiences.

5. Strictly Bingo

Aired: 12/8/1999

A story of passion and ambition set in the bingo halls of Britain as contestants vie for the accolade of National Bingo Caller of the Year plus a holiday in Las Vegas.

6. A Passion for Pedigree

Aired: 12/15/1999

Breeding dogs for show is a pastime that can take over the lives of those devoted to the hobby. Cameras follow eight diverse exhibitors as they prepare for Crufts, the biggest dog show in the world. Meanwhile, members of the Kennel Club and Crufts committee discuss the rigorous standards they expect to find.