The Decade the Rich Won

Season 1

Following the global financial crisis in 2008, the British government instigated policies to save the economy. But, as this enthralling BBC Select documentary reveals, these proposals allowed the ultra-rich to get even richer, while ordinary Brits struggled with years of austerity. With first-hand accounts from key players, the series takes us inside the rooms where the decisions were made.

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S1 E1 - Cash from Crisis
January 24, 2022
59min
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As the global economic crisis developed, the British government took drastic action to save the UK economy. But, as this political documentary on BBC Select investigates, decisions made to solve the crisis actually helped the wealthy to 'make out like bandits'. From bailing out banks to implementing austerity policies, Britain’s politicians shattered the status quo and changed society forever.
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S1 E2 - System Failure
January 31, 2022
59min
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How did Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic create an opportunity for the rich to vastly increase their fortunes? As this compelling BBC Select documentary reveals, plans to tackle inequality and unethical multinational companies were derailed by constant political turbulence. Executive pay rocketed while wages for ordinary workers stagnated, sparking anger and protests. Can balance ever be restored?
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