Brass Eye

Series 2 Episode 1
First Broadcast: Thu 26 July 2001

When it was first shown in 2001, this episode galvanised press and public opinion. Chris Morris' satire challenged what he perceived as the hysterical way in which the media treated the issue of paedophilia.

    1. Brass Eye: Animals Series 1 Episode 1 Animals

      First shown in 1997. A mix of surprising celebrity interviews and startling sketches. The first half of the episode…

      • For adults only. Controversial and uncompromising viewing with strong language
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
    2. Brass Eye: Drugs Series 1 Episode 2 Drugs

      First shown in 1997. What can we do about the millions of new drugs like Yellow Bentines and Triple-Sod? Award-winning…

      • For adults only. Controversial and uncompromising viewing with strong language
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
    3. Brass Eye: Science Series 1 Episode 3 Science

      First shown in 1997. Chris Morris shakes his head in despair as more hoodwinked celebs pass on their fairly loose grasp…

      • For adults only. Controversial and uncompromising viewing with strong language
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
    4. Brass Eye: Sex Series 1 Episode 4 Sex

      First shown in 1997. Chris Morris casts a satirical eye over the subject of sex and its relationship to society…

      • For adults only. Controversial and uncompromising viewing with strong language and scenes of a sexual nature from the start
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
    5. Brass Eye: Crime Series 1 Episode 5 Crime

      First shown in 1997. Chris Morris turns his laser eye to the subject of crime. Highlights include shocking revelations…

      • For adults only. Controversial and uncompromising viewing with strong language from the start
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
    6. Brass Eye: Decline Series 1 Episode 6 Decline

      First shown in 1997. Religion falls under the spotlight in this episode, which features Terry Waite discussing how…

      • For adults only. Controversial and uncompromising viewing with strong language and scenes some viewers might find disturbing
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
    1. Brass Eye Special: Chris Morris Series 2 Episode 1 Paedophillia

      When it was first shown in 2001, this episode galvanised press and public opinion. Chris Morris' satire challenged what…

      • For adults only, with scenes some may find disturbing. Features child actors, none of whom were placed at risk
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.

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