‘How to Get Filthy Rich’ – Gary Stevenson fronts new Channel 4 documentary on inequality

Channel 4 has commissioned How to Get Filthy Rich a new 1x90 documentary presented by YouTube sensation and best-selling author Gary Stevenson, exploring the growing wealth inequality which he argues is tearing UK society apart.

In this provocative state-of-the-nation film, Stevenson travels across the country meeting those most affected by the widening wealth gap, alongside multi-millionaires and billionaires who sit at the other end of the economic spectrum.

Having made millions during his career in finance, Stevenson now campaigns against the expanding divide between rich and poor, and examines what he believes is driving inequality in Britain today.

The documentary sees him engage with economists, financiers, public sector workers and individuals from across society, going head-to-head with critics of his views while also hearing from those who support his proposed solutions.

At the heart of the film is Stevenson’s belief that meaningful change requires a wealth tax, with the super-rich contributing more to address what he sees as a broken system.

Produced by Mindhouse, the film offers a timely and unflinching look at one of the most pressing issues facing the UK today. How to Get Filthy Rich premieres at Sheffield DocFest on Sunday 14 June, and airs this summer on Channel 4.

Shaminder Nahal, Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 said: “Gary Stevenson is one of the most distinctive and provocative voices in Britain right now on the subject of inequality. This film combines his personal experience inside the world of high finance with a passionate examination of the growing divide between rich and poor in the UK.

At a time when many people feel the system is no longer working for them, this documentary asks urgent questions about wealth, power and who gets left behind – all told through Gary’s unique perspective and ability to connect with audiences far beyond traditional economics programming.”

Nancy Strang, Executive Producer for Mindhouse said: “It’s fantastic to be working with an exciting talent like Gary Stevenson on his first documentary, and at a moment for the UK when his voice on the state of our nation and the economic challenges for millions of Brits feels more important than ever.” 

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