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The Best Episodes of The Mayfair Set

Every episode of The Mayfair Set ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Mayfair Set!

The Best Episodes of The Mayfair Set

The Mayfair Set is a series of programmes produced by Adam Curtis for the BBC, first broadcast in the summer of 1999. The programme looked...

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  1. Background image for Destroy the Technostructure
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Destroy the Technostructure

    S1:E3

    This episode recounts the story of how James Goldsmith became one of the richest men in the world by taking over some of the biggest corporations in America.

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    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Twilight of the Dogs
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Twilight of the Dogs

    S1:E4

    By the 80s, the day of the buccaneering tycoons was over. Tiny Rowland, James Goldsmith and Mohammed Al Fayed were the only ones who were not finished.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Entrepreneur Spelt S.P.I.V.
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Entrepreneur Spelt S.P.I.V.

    S1:E2

    In the 1950s, Britain was dominated by a political and financial establishment that looked down on the stock market. But a suburban accountant called Jim Slater saw things differently. He realised that if he harnessed the sleeping powers of the shareholders, he would gain immense power.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Who Pays Wins

    S1:E1

    The opening episode, Who Dares Wins, focuses on Colonel David Stirling, the man who in 1941 invented the SAS. After the Second World War, Stirling created a private mercenary army and, determined to harness the growing power of Arab oil money, began Britains arms trade to the Middle East. His aim was to keep Britain great. But what he didnt realise, was that this money would eventually take control of him and his beloved country.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Destroy the Technostructure" is the best rated episode of "The Mayfair Set". It scored 8/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Annabel Hobley and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/1/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Twilight of the Dogs".