Synopsis
Richard Bilton explores the hidden world of surveillance, going inside the CCTV nerve centre and meeting those who are watched and those who fall foul of modern surveillance.
- Programme: Who's Watching You?
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Sociology | How can crime and deviance be reduced? | Crime prevention strategies, restorative justice, rehabilitation strategies, retributive justice, surveillance.
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Episode 2 | Who's Watching You?
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Episode 2 | Who's Watching You?
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Episode 2 | Who's Watching You?
Episode 2 | Who's Watching You?
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Hackers and Blaggers | Who's Watching You?
Hackers and Blaggers | Who's Watching You?
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Episode 2 | Who's Watching You?
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