Inside China: 3. Politics And The People
25 mins, 2014 China is now a market economy, but holds on to the communist political system – pollution, corruption and ethnic divisions cause great tensions. POLITICS They call it “Socialism with Chinese characteristics” but the communist party has a monopoly on power and no opposition is tolerated. There are tensions in regions such as… Read more »
Inside China: 4. The New Entrepreneurs
23 mins, 2014 China’s “new billionaires” are well-known but what about the small businesses? Many were set up by migrants who have battled against hardship – and many are women. THE PR BUSINESS 24 year old Tian Qiuyu started her business while she was still at university and now employs 6 people – but she… Read more »
Inside China: 5. China Rich And Poor
23 mins, 2014 A big principle of socialism is equality, but China’s new society has glaring inequalities. The communist party calls it “socialism with Chinese characteristics” but, in the rush for growth, have they created a society far harsher than western capitalism? COMMUNISM COMES TO IKEA The new China now has a growing middle class… Read more »
Inside China: 6. The Great Migration
21 mins, 2014 Chinese development has depended on a vast influx of 250 million migrant workers into the cities – some have prospered but most are poorly paid and housed, with few rights. Mass protests mean the government can no longer take them for granted. THE TRAINEE CHEF’S STORY Li Xu Bin is a migrant… Read more »
Inside China: 7. Environmental Timebomb?
28 mins, 2014 The Chinese want the same life style as the West – but at what cost? The air and water are polluted, causing much suffering and protest – as well as a drought crisis. Chinese leaders talk of moving away from fossil fuels, but how much changes at local level? “THEY SILENCE OUR… Read more »
Inside China: 8. Education And Women’s Rights
26 mins, 2014 The communist revolution gave women theoretical equality, but centuries-old oppressions still persist. Women have suffered through the “one child” policy. But women are now among China’s top entrepreneurs. “ONE CHILD” POLICY China’s coercive policy of forbidding more than one child has had a cruel effect on China’s women. The policy is now… Read more »
Inside A Factory: How They Make The Jaguar
30 mins, 2013 Jaguar is a world-famous name for quality cars for the rich and famous. This film takes us inside the famous Castle Bromwich factory in the West Midlands, UK, to see how they make one – in this case, the Jaguar XJ. PRESS SHOP: First stage is pressing the various body panels out… Read more »
Impact Of Tourism: Kenya
29 mins, 2011 Tourism is Kenya’s third largest source of income. Last year alone, more than half a million tourists spent their holidays here. But what don’t the tourists see? MASAI MARA: The Masai Mara is one of the best-known game parks in the world. All around the game park, mock villages have been built…. Read more »
Inside A Factory 7: Brompton Bikes
30 mins, 2010 The Brompton is no ordinary bike. You ride it – you fold it up. Not so much a product – more a cult – and it’s made in Britain! This is the story of how they make it – and why they’re changing to a different approach to production. DESIGN: The Brompton… Read more »
Inside A Factory 6: The Global Car
28 mins, 2010 Globalisation means products are now put together using parts from all over the world. This film explains the complex global supply chain which produces the radiator cap for a US pickup truck – the Dodge Ram. WHERE THE CAP IS MADE: The radiator cap is actually manufactured in India – at Sundram… Read more »
Impact Of Globalisation 3: The Car Makers
30 mins, 2010 The car was once a symbol of American ingenuity and technological progress. But now production has been outsourced to countries across the world. This film demonstrates the huge impact globalisation is having on an industry and the people who work in it. INDIA: In Chennai, India, Boniface works making radiator caps which… Read more »
Inside A Factory 5: The PCB
28 mins, 2009 A printed circuit board is the electronic heart of the electrical products we use. But how is one made? This film follows a PCB for a DVD player through every stage of the production process in manufacturer Connor Solutions. CAD: It all starts with an electronic engineer, who designs the PCB. The… Read more »