Darren McGarvey sets out to explore the UK’s justice system through the eyes of the people who live and work in it. Show more
Darren McGarvey sets out to understand why the privately educated dominate Britain’s top jobs and uncovers the amazing state schools levelling the playing field. Show more
Darren uncovers the heroic efforts of an NHS workforce battling rising patient numbers and an ageing population. Show more
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Anger and deprivation
43 minutes
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Cultural discussion programme. Francine Stock discusses anger and stress with Nico Muhly, Ivo van Hove, Darren McGarvey and Caroline Relton. Show more
As Darren examines the power imbalance which lies at the heart of social class, he begins to question whether the system is rigged. Just who has the power? Show more
As Darren examines social class, he begins to wonder if we can ever overthrow the legacy it continues to exert over our lives today. Show more
Darren McGarvey explores Scotland’s dangerous love affair with alcohol. He meets doctors, scientists, and problem drinkers to understand why so many are drinking themselves to death. Show more
Darren sets out to discover why there are so many drug-releated deaths in Scotland, meeting the people living in the midst of the crisis every day. Show more
Addiction doesn’t need drink or drugs to ruin lives. Darren meets the people who are struggling every day with life-threatening addiction to pornography, sugar, gambling and gaming. Show more
As Darren examines how social class shapes our identities and destinies, he meets people moving between the classes only for some uncomfortable home truths to emerge. Show more