The Virtual Revolution

The Virtual Revolution (2010)

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The Virtual Revolution charts two decades of profound change since the invention of the World Wide Web, weighing up the huge benefits and the unforeseen downsides.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Homo Interneticus?févr. 20, 2010
S01E03The Cost of Freefévr. 13, 2010
S01E02Enemy of the State?févr. 6, 2010
S01E01The Great Leveling?janv. 30, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Virtual Revolution' premiere?

'The Virtual Revolution' premiered on January 30, 2010.

What is 'The Virtual Revolution' about?

'The Virtual Revolution' is a BBC documentary series that explores the history and impact of the internet on society.

Who hosted 'The Virtual Revolution'?

'The Virtual Revolution' was hosted by technology writer Aleks Krotoski.

How many episodes are in 'The Virtual Revolution'?

'The Virtual Revolution' consists of four episodes.

What is the title of episode one of 'The Virtual Revolution'?

The title of episode one of 'The Virtual Revolution' is "The Great Levelling?"

Who was interviewed in episode two of 'The Virtual Revolution'?

In episode two of 'The Virtual Revolution', historian Niall Ferguson was interviewed.

What is the title of episode three of 'The Virtual Revolution'?

The title of episode three of 'The Virtual Revolution' is "The Cost Of Free".

What is the focus of episode four of 'The Virtual Revolution'?

Episode four of 'The Virtual Revolution' focuses on the future of the internet and the challenges it faces.

What does episode two of 'The Virtual Revolution' cover?

Episode two of 'The Virtual Revolution' explores the rise of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Who was interviewed in episode one of 'The Virtual Revolution'?

In episode one of 'The Virtual Revolution', Wikimedia Foundation founder Jimmy Wales was interviewed.

In what year was 'The Virtual Revolution' produced?

'The Virtual Revolution' was produced in the year 2009.

Who narrates 'The Virtual Revolution'?

'The Virtual Revolution' is narrated by Jamie Bartlett.

What is the title of episode four of 'The Virtual Revolution'?

The title of episode four of 'The Virtual Revolution' is "Enemy Of The State?".

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