America's Most Hated Family in Crisis

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Duration: 1 hour

Following up on his 2007 documentary, The Most Hated Family in America, Louis Theroux returns to Topeka, Kansas, for a week-long visit with the Westboro Baptist Church.

He again joins the Phelps family on their controversial pickets where they try to antagonise communities with offensive slogans and anti-gay placards. But four years on from Louis's last visit, there are signs of disarray in the Phelps clan. A series of defections of family members has shaken up the church.

Last on

Mon 4 Apr 2011 23:20 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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    After tales of defections, Louis Theroux investigates what's up with America's most hated family.

    Read Louis Theroux's article here

Credits

Series Producer
Emma Cooper
Presenter
Louis Theroux
Director
Emma Cooper
Executive Producer
Nick Mirsky

Broadcasts

  • BBC TwoSun 3 Apr 2011 21:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • BBC TwoMon 4 Apr 2011 23:20 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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