POWER TO THE PEOPLE

PROGRAMME 4: P TO T

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

00:00 – 00:42

Explains the purpose of the programme.

00:43 – 05:11

P is for punk. Compares punk in the 1970s with punk today. Includes contributions from Toyah Willcox, Jake Sims-Fielding (front man for punk band, Capdown) and John Robb.

05:12 – 10:01

Q is for queer. Charts and explains the success of the Gay Rights Movement and its achievements in the last decade. Includes a vox pop and contributions from Peter Tatchell and Mark Freestone (research fellow, School of Sociology and Social Policy).

10:02 – 15:02

R is for riots. Shows how and why street level demonstrations can turn into riots. Explores the negative effects that riots can have on the public's perception of a cause.

15:03 – 19:39

S is for stunts. Footage of stunts carried out by Fathers 4 Justice shows how and why stunts attract extensive media coverage. Matt O'Connor (founder and leader of Fathers 4 Justice), Nick Ferrari and Mike Freestone comment on the advantages and disadvantages of this for protest groups.

19:40 – 23:49

T is for technology. Shows how protestors are making innovative use of technology to get their message across. Includes contributions from an anti-war projectionist and Greenpeace.