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’