Overview
Series synopsis
Why Poverty? is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Four on November 19, 2012. It ended on December 5, 2012.
A series of films which ask what it means to live in poverty in the 21st Century.
Premise
A series of films which ask what it means to live in poverty in the 21st Century.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 19, 2012 | December 5, 2012 |
Season 1 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Four Born Every Second Revealing the shocking lottery of child birth across the globe. The life chances of newly born babies in the rich world and the poor world. |
November 19, 2012 |
| 2 |
Give Us the Money A look at 30 years of Bob Geldof and Bono's campaign against poverty. |
November 25, 2012 |
| 3 |
Stealing Africa An investigation into the behaviour of multi-national companies in Africa. |
November 26, 2012 |
Production
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Four |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 19, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 5, 2012 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |