Brass Eye

Overview

Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.

Episodes

Animals

S01E01 Animals

January 29, 1997
The show is split into two halves. The first half delves into the world of animal fetishes, with helpful contributions from Paul Daniels and Carla Lane. The second half focuses on the elephant, who has...
Drugs

S01E02 Drugs

February 5, 1997
The voices of Bernard Manning, Noel Edmonds and David Amess MP attempt to save British schoolchildren from the horror drugs coming from Eastern Europe, Clarky Caps, Yellow Bentines and the made-up Cake.
Science

S01E03 Science

February 12, 1997
Tomorrow's World meets Watchdog meets Wired. Science gets the Brass Eye treatment. A number of celebs again espouse their scripted knowledge of 'mad' experiments and covered up and untold stories of electricity falling from pylons...
Sex

S01E04 Sex

February 19, 1997
Chris Morris casts a satirical eye over the subject of sex and its relationship to society. Helpful contributors include Peter Stringfellow and David Sullivan.
Crime

S01E05 Crime

February 26, 1997
Chris Morris turns his laser eye on to crime. Highlights include revelations of how elephants are being used to disperse rioters, and Vanessa Feltz's message to murderers.
Decline

S01E06 Decline

March 5, 1997
Religion falls under the spotlight in this episode, which features Terry Waite discussing how Britain has been poisoned by the gospel.

Cast

Chris Morris
Chris Morris
Christopher Morris / Ted Maul / Various Characters
Mark Heap
Mark Heap
Simon Hottrin / Dr. Zeus Spofforth / Various Characters

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