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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: August 26, 2001
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary

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Tales from the Global Economy(2001)

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Four-part series unearthing the links between daily life and the workings of the global economy.

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Miniseries

4 episodes • 2001

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Cappuccino TrailAug 26, 20010.0
2Greenspan Alert!Sep 2, 20010.0
3Where's Our Money?Sep 9, 20010.0
4Santa: Supply and DemandSep 16, 20010.0

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