The first of two documentaries exploring the science and psychology of shopping.
Buying It. Shopping has become a national pastime, one of our favourite leisure activities, and what we buy and own is now a lifestyle barometer. This programme uncovers the motivations behind our everyday shopping experiences while, in the US, luxury shoppers provide an insight into the hierarchy of exclusive name brands. But there's a health warning - shopping can be dangerously addictive and, even if you hate the activity, the show reveals that it can still be bad for you. Narrated by Arabella Weir.
Director James Erskine : Series producer Jo Vale (S) (W)