A BRADFORD family will hit the small screen and delve into the past for BBC series ‘Back in Time for Tea.

Fronted by broadcaster Sara Cox and social historian Polly Russell, the show will see the family immerse themseves in the daily lives of working families from the North of England.

They’ll discover the food those before them ate, the work they did and how they enjoyed themselves, reflecting the wide changes in society from 1918 to the present day.

Other shows in the ‘Back in Time’ strand have included Back in Time for Dinner and Back in Time for the Weekend.

Bolton-born Sara said: “Being a big fan of Back In Time I can’t wait to journey back through the years, and eat my tea up north with a new family in Yorkshire as they explore the social history of and get stuck into grub from the place I’ll always call home - the glorious north.”

Ranging between the ages of 13-50, the family of five will experience first-hand the day-to-day-life and diet of a working family from 1918 to 1999, set against the backdrop of the North.

Guided by Sara and Polly and joined by a host of well-known faces they’ll turn their hand to the jobs done by their ancestors, experience life on the breadline and the pleasures of everything from a seaside day trip, northern soul or a meal out at one of the first Harvesters.

From tripe and treacle sandwiches to microwave chips and the 90s revival of bangers and mash, the show will be a time travel adventure delving into Britain’s rich history.

Commissioning editor Catherine Cattonsaid: “The success of Back In Time shows how much BBC Two viewers enjoy this truly distinct programme that follows a family on a fascinating and challenging adventure through the decades. I’m excited to welcome Sara Cox to the Back In Time team and looking forward to seeing the show back on screens in the new year.”

Filming is due to begin this month, with the series set to air in early 2018.