Programme guide
Television is arguably one of the most significant inventions of the twentieth century. This new six-part series explores its impact on the attitudes of a nation.For more details of the series, and the programmes discussed in it, follow the links below.
Programme 1 – Cops
From Dixon of Dock Green to Prime Suspect, have police dramas shaped our understanding of crime and policing?
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From Dixon of Dock Green to Prime Suspect, have police dramas shaped our understanding of crime and policing?
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Programme 3 – Women
Arguably television has done much to improve women's lives. But has it now brought them back to where they started?
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Arguably television has done much to improve women's lives. But has it now brought them back to where they started?
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Programme 4 – Property
How far is TV responsible for the idea that a house is a commodity rather than a home?
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How far is TV responsible for the idea that a house is a commodity rather than a home?
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Programme 6 – IQ
What can quiz shows reveal about the changing nature of intelligence in Britain?
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What can quiz shows reveal about the changing nature of intelligence in Britain?
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