Topic: Global

Goldie gives his views on how the internet is a ‘velvet claw’, entrapping society and disempowering us. He believes that our relationship with cyber space is preventing us from engaging with the issues of the real world.

Get Real

Video length - 01.51

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Imam Asim Hafiz, a Muslim Chaplain, debates whether it’s always possible to be loyal to your country and loyal to your religion as well.

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Video length - 02.22

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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My Decision: The Priest’s View

Laura investigates what rights women have when it comes to abortion, and tries to work out how she feels. Here she talks to a priest about his opinion.

My Decision: The Priest’s View

Video length - 03.29

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

A History Of Punishment

A humorous look at the history of punishment. In the middle ages capital punishment was regarded as a form of entertainment. In the 19th century around 220 crimes were punishable by death including theft. How has crime and punishment changed today?

A History Of Punishment

Video length - 02.50

Published date - Mar 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

90 Years Of Feminism

It’s been ninety years since women won the fight to vote, but they’re still struggling for real sexual equality. What’s been achieved since then, and what’s left to battle for?

90 Years Of Feminism

Video length - 03.36

Published date - Mar 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Peaceful Protests

A musical guide to civil disobedience, which takes us through the ages, looking at the actions of successful demonstrators through from Rosa Parks to Gandhi to the protesters of Tiananmen Square.

Peaceful Protests

Video length - 04.56

Published date - Mar 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

A New Kind Of War

How does modern warfare differ from that of the First World War? This film examines how we view the armed forces and asks: has society lost respect for the men and women fighting for our country?