How much power and influence is vested in Britain's leading institutions? Are they changing to meet the challenge of the late 80s? This second series takes a critical look at six more pillars of society.
5: The Freemasons
What lies behind the closed doors of a Freemasons' lodge? Is Freemasonry merely a charitable institution with high ideals? Or is its power far-reaching, undermining other bastions of society? David Lomax investigates. Producer MARGARET HILL
(Re-broadcast next Wednesday)