Synopsis
This episode examines whether the rise of New Age thinking has led to increased superstition and gullibility.
- Programme: Soul of Britain
- Episode: 7: New Age
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2000
- Sociology
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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