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Booze (3 Parts)

Synopsis
A series of three documentaries looking at alcohol in Britain, covering the history, science and the hard sell of the world’s drug of choice. Presented by Jeremy Bowen.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2003
Year of production
2002
Notes
Broadcast on BBC1 from 12/3/02
Subjects
Medical sciences; Social welfare; Sociology
Keywords
addiction; alcohol abuse; social psychology; alcohol

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£250 (series) £125 (each)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
3x50 minutes
Year
2003

Sections

Title
On the tiles
Synopsis
In this first part of the series Jeremy Bowen conducts an experiment into the effects of alcohol on the human body. Dr Mark Porter measures Jeremy’s intoxication as he embarks on a pub crawl and follows groups from Glasgow and Wigan on a night out. Also featuring a look at how advertisers seek to associate alcohol with images of glamour and sex, and a campaign to launch a new brand of vodka
Duration
50 mins

Title
One for the road
Synopsis
In the second of three programmes looking at alcohol in Britain, Jeremy Bowen focuses on the damaging aspects of drinking, and asks why our society has such confused ideas about alcoholism. As well as featuring frank interviews with former alcoholics, the programme follows one man’s painful journey from last binge to recovery
The programme includes contributions from Buzz Aldrin, Sharon Osbourne, Robert Swan and Paul Heaton. Considers some unusual treatments for alcohol dependence, including eating lemons and taking the hallucogenic drug, LSD.
Duration
50 mins

Title
Last orders
Synopsis
Jeremy Bowen concludes his three-part investigation into alcohol in Britain. After wartime rationing and prohibition in America, it became socially acceptable for women and young people to indulge in alcohol. However, drink-driving, hooliganism, and the abuse of alcohol in the UK have all contributed to a negative image - in spite of the fact that alcohol may actually have positive benefits for health
Duration
50 mins

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact
Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)
Email
BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com
Web
https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 8433 1009
Address
BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK
Notes
The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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