Jacques Peretti goes back to Jackson’s beginnings, charting his rise and fall and seeking a fuller picture of this complex, contradictory character by exploring the clues that were missed. Show more
From ADHD in children to the way GPs diagnose depression in adults, we look at the deals that have transformed the way we talk about and treat mental health. Show more
Jacques Peretti learns how we went from clocking on and off to checking our work email at all hours. How did work go from being what we do to who we are? Show more
Jacques Peretti travels to the Cayman Islands to investigate the controversial British tax haven - a place with the population of Bognor Regis but a trillion pounds in the bank. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Spend
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Jacques Peretti investigates consumerism. This episode, Jacques looks at how consumerism is perpetually driven by product lifespans and 'upgrades'. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Spend
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Jacques Peretti investigates consumerism. In this episode, Jacques looks at the marketing strategies for selling to children and the how they are being applied to adults. Show more
The Super-Rich and Us
Episode 2
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Jacques Peretti investigates how the super-rich are transforming Britain. In the final part, he looks at how inequality was pinpointed as a business opportunity. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Thin
Episode 4
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Examination of the weight-loss industry. Jacques Peretti asks why the world's population continues to get fatter, despite the billions that are spent on weight loss every year. Show more
Jacques Peretti ventures into the world of YouTube. Jacques meets the video bloggers making a living on the site, and goes behind the scenes at YouTube's European headquarters. Show more
The Super-Rich and Us
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Jacques Peretti investigates how the super-rich are transforming Britain. He looks at why the wealthy were drawn to Britain and meets the super-rich themselves. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Fat
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Amid rising obesity levels, Jacques Peretti traces those responsible for our current eating habits. He travels to America to investigate the story of high-fructose corn syrup. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Fat
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Jacques Peretti examines assumptions about what is and is not healthy. He also looks at how product marketing can seduce consumers into buying supposed 'healthy foods'. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Thin
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Jacques Peretti continues his examination of the weight-loss industry. He explores some of the latest developments in bariatric surgery and asks how far these trends will go. Show more
An exploration of the story of how tech giants brought about the digital payment revolution and formulated a plan to one day kill cash. Show more
Jacques Peretti follows a group of dissatisfied Southeastern rail commuters as they to bid to take over a train franchise and do a better job of running the service. Show more
Jacques Peretti explores how public bodies utilise their resources and asks whether taxpayers are getting value for money. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Fat
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Tracing the development of contemporary eating habits. Jacques Peretti investigates the concept of 'supersizing' portions of food and developments in dietary advice. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Thin
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Investigating the connections between obesity and weight loss. Examining the scientific reasons why so many diets fail and speaking to some of the leaders of the diet industry. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Thin
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Jacques Peretti examines the links between exercise and weight loss as he charts the story of the fitness industry. He also sheds light on the search for a safe weight loss pill. Show more
The Men Who Made Us Spend
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Jacques Peretti investigates consumerism. He looks at how fear helps to drive consumer spending on everything from SUVs to health products. Show more