The Secret Rulers of the World

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2001

1 Season

5 Episodes

Documentary

Overview

The Secret Rulers of the World was first shown on Channel 4 in April 2001. The five-part documentary series accompanied creator Jon Ronson's book 'Them: Adventures with Extremists', which covered similar topics and described many of the same episodes. Both the series and book detail Ronson's encounters following theorists and activists residing outside political, religious, and sociological norms.

Select Season

1 Season • 5 Episodes Total

Season 1

5 Episodes • Aired April 2001

Overview

The Secret Rulers of the World is a five-part documentary series, produced by World of Wonder Productions and written, directed by, and featuring Jon Ronson. The series was first shown on British Channel 4 in April and May 2001. The series details Ronson's encounters with conspiracy theorists. It accompanies Ronson's book "Them: Adventures with Extremists", which covers similar topics and describes many of the same events which seem to be manifesting before our very eyes 21 years later.

Episodes

First Aired

Apr 2001