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Nick Hitchon’s final “70 Up” segment airs Sept. 15, 2026

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Nick Hitchon Dies

Nick Hitchon, 65, died three days after filming his final “70 Up” segment.
He appeared in a wheelchair, unable to walk ten paces, after a recent stroke.
Since his 63 Up appearance, he lost about 60 lb and disclosed throat cancer.
Despite illness, he traveled from Wisconsin to the UK, insisting on filming his last contribution.

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ITV Broadcasts Finale

ITV will broadcast the final “70 Up” episode of the United Kingdom’s “Up” documentary series on September 15, 2026.
Asif Kapadia directs the finale after Michael Apted’s 2021 death, who oversaw most later installments.
Jackie Bassett, first filmed at age seven in 1964, appears again in the concluding “70 Up” episode.
The series began in 1964 with “Seven Up!” featuring 14 seven-year-olds from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Nick Hitchon Dies

Nick Hitchon, 65, died three days after filming his final “70 Up” segment.
He appeared in a wheelchair, unable to walk ten paces, after a recent stroke.
Since his 63 Up appearance, he lost about 60 lb and disclosed throat cancer.
Despite illness, he traveled from Wisconsin to the UK, insisting on filming his last contribution.

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