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Episode 2

The extraordinary new ideas of the new democracy, and the powerful and dramatic story of Socrates. Celebrated as one of the authors of the new thinking, he ultimately pushed even democracy beyond its limits and was put to death by his own city.

English français
  • Originally Aired July 28, 2007
  • Runtime 48 minutes
  • Network Channel 4
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created November 18, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 3, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Bettany Hughes Writer
Timothy Copestake Director