All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Man of the House

    • April 20, 2013
    • BBC Two

    Alan takes a look at the depiction of fathers on television, from the bread-winning patriarch of the 1950s to the multitasker of the 21st century.

  • S01E02 The Misfit

    • April 27, 2013
    • BBC Two

    This week, Alan takes a look at characters who reflect individuality, diversity, eccentricity and quirkiness.

  • S01E03 The Independent Woman

    • May 4, 2013
    • BBC Two

    Alan focuses on the focusing on the portrayal of women on American television over the years.

  • S01E04 The Crusader

    • May 11, 2013
    • BBC Two

    Heroes today are complex. Their stories are told with increasing humanity, depicting characters who confront almost impossible choices as they fight evil in a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred.