The Experiment
A reality prison experiment. The BBC Prison Study explores the social and psychological consequences of putting people in groups of unequal power. It examines when people accept inequality and when they challenge it. Some UK prisoners have been extensively tested for authoritarian, aggressive and racist traits to make sure they are psychologically balanced individuals. They have volunteered to take part in an experiment where they become prisoners and guards to find out if a system of inequality turns good men to evil.
Documentary
Primary Title
- The Experiment
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 21 June 2005
Start Time
- 20 : 35
Finish Time
- 21 : 35
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Documentary
Episode Description
- A reality prison experiment. The BBC Prison Study explores the social and psychological consequences of putting people in groups of unequal power. It examines when people accept inequality and when they challenge it. Some UK prisoners have been extensively tested for authoritarian, aggressive and racist traits to make sure they are psychologically balanced individuals. They have volunteered to take part in an experiment where they become prisoners and guards to find out if a system of inequality turns good men to evil.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Crime
- Documentary
- Law
Hosts
- David Suchet (Narrator)
Contributors
- Nick Mirsky Executive Producer
- Gaby Koppel (Series producer)
- Gary Hunter (Producer)
- BBC (Production Unit)