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The Living Dead
Three films by Adam Curtis about the attempts of those in power to control the past.
1. On the Desperate Edge of Now (58 mins)
- The Mayfair SetHow a quartet, all belonging to a 1960s gambling club, changed our world forever.
- The Century of the SelfHow the all-consuming self dominates today's world – and how it’s been manipulated.
- The TrapAdam Curtis discovers the origins of our contemporary idea of freedom.
- Modern TimesBehind the scenes at the Public Carriage Office as taxi drivers take The Knowledge. (1996)49 mins
- Inside StoryThe story of 11-year-old Michael, who has twice attempted to burn down his house. (1975)45 mins
- Britain's Forgotten Slave OwnersBuilt on slavery. David Olusoga’s documentary that helped shine a light on the UK’s past
- Empire with David OlusogaThe shared history, full of complexities and contradictions, tying us together today
- Black Is the New BlackFamous faces talk honestly about the highs and lows of being black and British.
- China's Magic WeaponGovernments around the world are uncovering secret operations to expand China's influence.59 mins
- Lethal Waters: Climate Change in PakistanAn endless cycle of crisis and recovery - the crushing price of global warming.23 mins
- The Battle to Beat MalariaHope on the horizon. The Oxford vaccine that could save millions from the deadly disease59 mins
- Giorraíonn Beirt BótharTessa and Cormac retrace the footsteps of legendary hero Cú Chulainn.
