A series of future-set “documentaries” exploring various scenarios that might result if solutions to some of today’s problems are not found. Dramatic scenes are interspersed with real experts explaining the implications.
1) If … The Lights Go Out – Britain’s over reliance on imported gas supplies for electricity generation is exposed in a particularly harsh winter;
2) If … Things Don’t Get Better – estate residents use private security firms to protect themselves from society’s criminal elements;
3) If … The Generations Fall Out – the younger members of society resent the older generations who now outnumber them and burden the social security system;
4) If … It was a Women’s World – women have triumphed in the battle of the sexes and men fight back;
5) If … We Don’t Stop Eating – overweight people are denied NHS treatment and fast food is heavily taxed.
UK | BBC Two | 5x60m | started 10 March 2004
Producer: Dai Richards
