Essential Guide Episodes Available now

The Future of English
An exploration of the dominance of English in communication all over the world

Breaking Down the Barriers
The people trying to combat fear and hatred in Northern Ireland, South Africa and Burma

Democracy
What does the future hold for democracy - and is it achievable for all societies?

Balance of Power
Which nations have the clout to counterbalance the might of the USA?

Class of 2010
How education may change with new technology in the 21st Century

Winners and Losers
Who will gain from education in the future and how can education be made available to all?

Surviving the Future
The shifts in teaching, learning and education in the 21st Century

Transport
Quiet, clean and hi-tech - is that the reality of the transport of the future?

The Family
The changing nature and shape of the family in the 21st Century

Water Wars
The growing prospect of wars over access to water as shortages become increasingly likely