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The Century of the Self
Documentary series by Adam Curtis examining how Freudian theory influenced twentieth century society.
1. Happiness Machines (59 mins)
- The TrapAdam Curtis discovers the origins of our contemporary idea of freedom.
- The Mayfair SetHow a quartet, all belonging to a 1960s gambling club, changed our world forever.
- Pandora's BoxFirst of six modern fables exploring the cultural impact of 20th Century science.
- The Age of UncertaintyA masterclass from John Kenneth Galbraith. The history and consequences of economic ideas
- The Great PhilosophersWisdom through the ages. Bryan Magee unpacks the big ideas of history’s greatest thinkers
- Inside StoryThe story of 11-year-old Michael, who has twice attempted to burn down his house. (1975)45 mins
- The Home That 2 BuiltThe series starts with the biggest lifestyle revolution of them all, the 1960s.
- 1976: Summer of... HeatThe summer that baked, burned and simmered with tensions that transformed a generation59 mins
- Women at WorkThree married couples explain their views on women and employment. (1974)24 mins
- China's Magic WeaponGovernments around the world are uncovering secret operations to expand China's influence.59 mins
- Churchill: When Britain Said NoDocumentary covering Winston Churchill's failure to be re-elected following World War II.59 mins
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our StoryCover-ups and shattering consequences of Britain’s race to become a global nuclear power1h 15m
