POWER TO THE PEOPLE

PROGRAMME 1: A TO E

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

00:00 – 00:43

Explains the aims of the programme.

00:44 – 05:36

A is for anti-war. Protestors and observers discuss the advantages, disadvantages and impact of street-level protests. Reg Keys explains why he stood against Tony Blair in the last General Election and why he prefers the power of the ballot box to direct action.

05:37 – 09:50

B is for boycott. Explores how consumer power can change business practices and influence politicians. Looks at consumer boycotts of goods from Nestlé, Gap, Nike and South Africa.

09:51 – 14:05

C is for culture jamming. Describes how the Yes Men hoaxed BBC World TV in 2004 by pretending to work for Dow Chemicals and claiming that the company would pay to clean up the aftermath of the Bhopal chemical disaster. Both sides comment on the culture jam's impact.

14:06 – 18:37

D is for direct action. Tells the story of Rachel Corrie, who died whilst trying to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home in Gaza.

18:38 – 24:18

E is for eco-warriors. Shows how eco-warriors try to protect the environment. Describes how they use the lessons learned from the Newbury Bypass campaign to save Sharphill Woods in Nottinghamshire.