Locates the origins of contemporary consumerism in the English industrial Revolution, powered by religious dissenters barred from all activities except trade. The invention of the steam engine, new forms of credit, surplus wealth, and opening markets laid the foundation for industrial society.
Title | The Day the Universe Changed - Season 1 Episode 6 Credit Where It's Due: The Factory and Marketplace Revolution |
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Year | 1985 |
Genre | Documentary |
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Studio | BBC One |
Cast | James Burke |
Crew | Richard Reisz (Producer), John Lynch (Producer), James Burke (Writer), Carl Davis (Main Title Theme Composer) |
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First Air Date | Mar 19, 1985 |
Last Air date | May 21, 1985 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 10 Episode |
Runtime | 55:60 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 8.90/ 10 by 7.00 users |
Popularity | 2.483 |
Language | English |