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Gladstone & Disraeli | Clash of the Titans

An engrossing portrait of two of the 19th century’s greatest politicians and Prime Ministers, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli, and their struggle to outdo each other over 40-odd years.

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01 The Power of the Market | Free to Choose (1990)

Dr. Friedman states, “There is not a single person in the world who can make this pencil.” He explains that the creation of even a simple object – like the “lead” pencil – requires the knowledge of many people, lumberjacks, steel manufacturers, miners, etc. These people may not speak the same language, they may not know or like one another, yet the market enables them to combine knowledge and effort to produce wealth. Introduced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Discussion with David Brooks, Wall Street Journal and James Galbraith, University of Texas.

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02 The Tyranny of Control | Free to Choose (1990)

“When anyone complains about unfair competition, consumers beware.” Friedman tells us about the writings of Adam Smith who, 200 years ago, warned that businesses always try to sell for the highest price and will try to control the market to do so. But without government help businesses cannot force people to buy their goods. Consumers will always get the lowest possible prices when competition is free and robust. Introduced by George Schultz. Discussion with Michael Walker, Fraser Institute and Steve Cohen, UC Berkeley.

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03 Freedom & Prosperity | Free to Choose (1990)

Milton says “Everybody knows what needs to be done. The property that is now in the hands of the state, needs to be gotten into the hands of private people who can use it in accordance with their own interests and values.” Eastern Europe has observed the history of free markets in the United States and wants to copy our success. Ironically, we seem unable to turn away from the temptations of socialism despite its long history of bankrupting economies. Introduced by Ronald Reagan. Discussion with Gary Becker, University of Chicago and Sam Bowles, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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04 The Failure of Socialism | Free to Choose (1990)

“Parental choice, parents choosing the teachers, parents monitoring the schooling,” is Friedman’s answer to the problem. In almost every case, giving individuals the power to choose, to set their own course, will lead to better results than centrally planned activity. That applies to schooling and every other activity in a modern society. Introduced by David Friedman. Discussion with Gordon Tullock, University of Arizona and Henry Levin, Stanford University.

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05 Created Equal | Free to Choose (1990)

“The society that puts equality before freedom will end up with neither. The society that puts freedom before equality will end up with a great measure of both.” The desire to have more, to have what those who are better off have, is a powerful emotion. Friedman points out that the most governments can do is provide all citizens with equal opportunity to use their time and abilities as they best see fit, in pursuit of a better life. Introduced by Steve Allen. Discussion with Thomas Sowell, Hoover Institution and Michael Kinsley, New Republic.

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Will Israel Bomb Iran? | Iranian Revolution

This World investigates the ongoing debate in Israel over how to deal with Iran’s nuclear project – an issue which continues to divide the diplomatic world.

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Iran & Britain | Iranian Revolution

Documentary in which writer and journalist Christopher de Bellaigue explores the fraught but often surprisingly intimate history of Britain’s relations with Iran, and asks why Iranians think that if something goes wrong in Iran then Britain must have something to do with it.

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The Last Shah | Iranian Revolution

Profile of the last Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, using interviews from family, friends, supporters and enemies. Filmed for the BBC’s ‘Reputations’ series in 1996.

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