The Secret Rulers of the World
Series Overview
The Secret Rulers of the World was first shown on Channel 4 in April 2001. The five-part documentary series accompanied creator Jon Ronson's book 'Them: Adventures with Extremists', which covered similar topics and described many of the same episodes. Both the series and book detail Ronson's encounters following theorists and activists residing outside political, religious, and sociological norms.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
50 min per episode
2001 – 2001
Premiered: Sun, Apr 29, 2001
Jon RonsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “The Bilderberg Group”
Ronson teams up with reporter James P. Tucker Jr., who has been investigating the Bilderberg Group, an annual invitation-only conference, for over thirty years. According to Tucker, around 130 guests, most of whom are persons of influence in business, academic, or political circles, meet annually in secret. The duo encounters unwelcoming suited security men and a car chase. Ronson also interviews Group founder Denis Healey.
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Jon Ronson
Jon Ronson
David Julyan
David Barker
Andrew Willsmore
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
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Fenton Bailey
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Randy Barbato
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Jon Ronson
Director
Jon Ronson
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Andrew Willsmore
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David Barker
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What is The Secret Rulers of the World about?
The Secret Rulers of the World was first shown on Channel 4 in April 2001. The five-part documentary series accompanied creator Jon Ronson's book 'Them: Adventures with Extremists', which covered similar topics and described many of the same episodes. Both the series and book detail Ronson's encounters following theorists and activists residing outside political, religious, and sociological norms.
How many seasons does The Secret Rulers of the World have?
The Secret Rulers of the World comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Secret Rulers of the World?
Key cast members in The Secret Rulers of the World include Jon Ronson, Alex E. Jones.
Who created or directed The Secret Rulers of the World?
The Secret Rulers of the World was developed and directed by Jon Ronson.