Sugar
Brian Cox delves into the history of sugar, learning how sugar cane fuelled a consumer revolution that has led to epidemic levels of diabetes, obesity and even addiction.
Revealing the rich and controversial past of sugar, alcohol, tobacco and opium, Hollywood actor Brian Cox embarks on a thought-provoking journey to uncover how the commercial exploitation of these products hooked the rest of the world on an appetite for a good time.
In this first episode, Brian wants to find out why (like millions of other Brits), he is a diabetic. Starting in Barbados, from which sugar cane fuelled a consumer revolution, Brian discovers how the British acquired a 'sweet tooth' and why today, this has led to epidemic levels of diabetes, obesity and even addiction to sugar.
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Brian and his sisters
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How did we become addicted to sugar?
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Brian Cox |
Presenter | Brian Cox |
Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Producer | Sarah Barclay |
Producer | Sarah Barclay |
Director | Sarah Barclay |
Director | Sarah Barclay |
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- Mon 26 Nov 2012 21:0091热爆 One Scotland