Synopsis
Darren McGarvey sets out to understand why the privately educated dominate Britain's top jobs and uncovers the amazing state schools levelling the playing field.
- Programme: Darren McGarvey: The State We're In
- Episode: 2: Education
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2024
- Sociology | Crime
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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