Let Me Tell You A Story

These are the stories of the oldest and last surviving historians among us, vividly brought to life through animation, reenactments and archives. Hear the memories of a time gone by, told by a generation who grew up in a completely different Singapore nearly 100 years ago.

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Description

Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Year: 2023 & 2025

Duration:  5 Episodes x 60 Minutes
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Show Format: HD

Part 1 

Welcome to a bygone Singapore that we barely see traces of today. From climbing coconut trees to catching crabs by the sea, these childhood stories capture intimate glimpses of life in the 1930s and 40s and how the island was upended by the war.

Part 2

Singapore in the 50s and 60s suffered growing pains – from disease to overcrowding to a population boom. Hear the stories of grit and survival from those who experienced them as they recall living in an era of nightsoil men, folk remedies, and streets filled with cattle.

Season 2

Part 1 – How We Moved

Before its world-class transport system, getting around Singapore was a different experience. Floods were common, but the streets were full of freedom and life. From pirate taxis to racing along winding roads, we explore the most colourful rides of the past.

Part 2 – Tales from the South

Singapore’s story began in the south – its first gateway to the world. From Pulau Brani to Pasir Panjang, those who grew up along its coastlines recall a life shaped by the sea, and a bustling port that powered the rise of a young nation.

Part 3 – The Naval Giant

Beneath Sembawang’s quiet streets lie traces of an empire’s grand ambitions. Once home to Britain’s largest naval base in Asia – find out how a crocodile swamp turned into a bustling enclave of rowdy sailors and football heroes. From sprawling shipyards to labour strikes, we uncover the rise and fall of one of Singapore’s most vibrant areas.

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