Eugenics: Science's Greatest Scandal
Season 1 Episode 1 of 2
Part one of two. Science journalist Angela Saini and disability rights activist Adam Pearson, reveal that eugenics - the controversial idea that was a driving force behind the Nazi death camps - originated in the upper echelons of the British scientific community. They also examine its legacy and continued influence today
Eugenics: Science's Greatest Scandal airs on BBC Four HD at 11:35 PM, Tuesday 25 June. (Subtitles, audio description.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Angela Saini
Presenter
Adam Pearson
Presenter
Andrew Smith
Director
Paul Sen
Executive Producer