The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust

The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust (2011)

EndedDocumentary show

In the teeth of the worst financial crisis in living memory, BBC business editor Robert Peston examines how the world got to this point and how the collossal imbalances in the global economy have left the UK inneed of a radical economic overhaul.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

In the second of two programmes Peston asks how Britain can compete in the new world economic order. After years of living beyond our means the country surely needs to wean itself off the consumer society, but doing so threatens our retail dependent economy. In Germany the model of thrift and investment, far from the quick buck mentality of the City of London, has produced a powerful manufacturing and exporting economy that Britain, once so proud of its modern finance based approach, is desperate to imitate.

It is a long road to rebalancing the British model and with the Eurozone crisis still threatening further financial armageddon, Peston asks whether we are in for decades, rather than years, of sluggish growth. Featuring interviews with senior economists, bankers and politicians, as well as the ordinary people in several countries, whose livelihoods depend on the outcome of this vast economic reordering of the world.

Dec 11, 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust premiere?

The show premiered on September 5, 2011.

Who wrote The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust?

The show was written by Martin Durkin.

What is the genre of The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust?

The show is a documentary that explores the financial crisis faced by Western economies.

In which countries was The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust broadcasted?

The show was broadcast in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Did The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust receive any awards?

There is no record of the show receiving any awards.

What topics does the show cover?

The show covers a range of topics related to the 2008 financial crisis, including the housing bubble, debt, and government regulation.

Who are the experts interviewed in The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust?

The show features interviews with prominent economists and financial experts, including Nouriel Roubini and Steve Keen.

What is the tone of The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust?

The show's tone is serious and sobering, presenting a critical view of Western economies and their economic policies.

What is the format of The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust?

The show follows a traditional documentary format, featuring interviews, archival footage, and narration.

Cast

Robert Peston

Robert Peston

plays himself
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Robert Peston

Robert Peston

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