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The Best Episodes of Derren Brown: The Events Season 1

Every episode of Derren Brown: The Events Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Derren Brown: The Events Season 1!

Derren Brown: The Events features the illusionist Derren Brownin a series of four highly-complex one-hour specials, which Brown has described as "some of the most incredible feats to date." Each event has its own theme, but Derren's aim is always the same: to confuse, to confound, and, of course, to control. The show consists of a mixture of pre-recorded location pieces connected by theatre-based segments, with each of the four programs building up to a major stunt performance. The first trailer broadcast included Brown speaking in reverse but walking forwards with events around him happening forwards. Seemingly cryptic messages were also hidden in the advert such as links to a "Manchester United" website. The advert was later played forwards (although now with Brown moving in reverse), and revealed the premise of the shows. Brown explains that he will be revealing the "inner workings" of his tricks and "showing you how to get away with it."

Network:Channel 4

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Derren Brown: The Events" season 1 is "How To Win The Lottery (1)", rated 6.6/10 from 17 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "How To Win The Lottery (1)" aired on 9/9/2009 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "How To Win The Lottery (2)".

  • How To Win The Lottery (1)
    6.6/10 17 votes

    #1 - How To Win The Lottery (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2009

    Derren predicts the six National Lottery numbers live in this very special event!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How To Win The Lottery (2)
    7.2/10 35 votes

    #2 - How To Win The Lottery (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2009

    Derren reveals how he might have predicted the lottery in his live Wednesday show.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How To Control The Nation
    7.3/10 33 votes

    #3 - How To Control The Nation

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2009

    Derren attempts to control the nation and literally stick viewers to their sofas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How to Be a Psychic Spy
    7.7/10 30 votes

    #4 - How to Be a Psychic Spy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2009

    Derren conducts a nationwide experiment in remote viewing - do psychic powers exist?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How to Take Down a Casino
    6.6/10 38 votes

    #5 - How to Take Down a Casino

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2009

    Derren tries to beat the roulette table - with help from an unsuspecting viewer

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A