If... (TV series)

If... is a series of BBC drama-documentaries broadcast on BBC Two from March to April 2004 and December 2004 to January 2005, each of which considers the potentially catastrophic political or social consequences that might arise from current trends in the United Kingdom. Using a drama with interviews from experts, then a discussion of the programme with a panel of experts from both sides of an argument. During the show a televote of opinion is cast.

10 March 2004

If... The Lights Go Out imagined a near-future scenario in which the UK has become dependent upon imported gas supplies to fuel its power stations, so that a terrorist incident at a gas plant in Russia results in Britain suffering a disastrous winter blackout.

17 March 2004

If... Things Don't Get Better imagined a near-future scenario in which the UK has gated communities where the rich and poor are separated by the growing wealth divide. In the story a gated community in London closed off a road to stop crime in the area.

24 March 2004

If... The Generations Fall Out imagined a near-future in the UK where the baby boomers and pensioners fall out over the growing need to pay the number of pensioners their pension.

31 March 2004

If... Women Ruled The World imagined a scene of where women have the upper hand and men grumble about it, forming a guerrilla organization called "Fathers Fight Back" (based on Fathers 4 Justice). Using a 21st-century dysfunctional family as an example, the episode focuses on a divorced father, working for Fathers Fight Back, hacking into a live television broadcast from the (female) President of the United States to spread a message of hope and equality. Meanwhile, his ex-wife uses new cloning/IVF treatments to have a daughter (selected by her) without a father.

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