The Experiment
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The Experiment was a documentary series broadcast on BBC television in 2002 produced by Steve Reicher and Alex Haslam in which 15 men are randomly selected to be either "prisoner" or guard, contained in a simulated prison over an eight-day period. “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”. The documentary presented the findings of what subsequently became known as The BBC Prison Study
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Wed, May 1, 2002
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Season 1, Episode 5: “Tyranny”
Twelve prisoners and guards join together to form a new and just society but after only a few hours four of them launch a bid for power that shocks and appalls their fellow inmates.
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What is The Experiment about?
The Experiment was a documentary series broadcast on BBC television in 2002 produced by Steve Reicher and Alex Haslam in which 15 men are randomly selected to be either "prisoner" or guard, contained in a simulated prison over an eight-day period. “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”. The documentary presented the findings of what subsequently became known as The BBC Prison Study
How many seasons does The Experiment have?
The Experiment comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Experiment?
Key cast members in The Experiment include David Dawson, John Edwards.
Who created or directed The Experiment?
The Experiment was developed and directed by Not specified.