Is The Century of the Self on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: The Century of the Self
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.7
Cast: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays

Yes, The Century of the Self is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

Series — 1 seasonComplete Series — 1 Season

The Century of the Self

Documentary

~58 min/ep

Last verified: 20/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

8.7/10IMDb

NRRotten Tomatoes

80/100Metacritic

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1 season, 4 episodes

4 episodes — ~58 min each — Total: ~4 hours

Weekend binge

Episodes

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Trailer

Synopsis

A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.

Mood

Thought-provoking

Cast

Adam Curtis
Robert Reich
Ann Bernays

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