POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Can protests really make a difference? This series, narrated by Dermot O'Leary, takes an A to Z look at protests. Using archive footage, eyewitness accounts and expert opinions, it explores what motivates protestors, the methods they use and the impact they have.

Expert contributors include Toyah Willcox (singer, actress and presenter), Peter Tatchell (human rights campaigner and member of gay rights group OutRage!), Dr Robert Beckford (theologian and filmmaker), John Robb (music journalist), Dr Linda Papadopolous (psychologist) and Nick Ferrari (radio presenter).

Programme 1
Anti-war; Boycott; Culture jamming; Direct action; Eco-warriors

Programme 2
Fan power; Globalisation; Human rights; Iconography; John and Yoko's 'bed in'

Programme 3
King, Martin Luther; Lyrics; Mahatma Gandhi; Naked; Occupation

Programme 4
Punk; Queer; Riots; Stunts; Technology

Programme 5
Unions; Vivisection; Women's Movement; X=vote; Youth; Zzz... apathy.