What is the White season?
On BBC Two 7 - 14 March 2008
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The white working class in Britain was put under the spotlight in a season of unflinching programmes examining why some sections of this community feel increasingly marginalised.
Political parties debate the way forward for immigration, debate rages in the media and the popularity of the far-right continues to rise in some sections of society. Against this backdrop, the White season explored the complex mix of feelings that led some white working class people to say they felt under siege, that their very sense of self was being brought into question.
Roly Keating, Controller, BBC Two, said: "It's BBC Two's role to reflect contemporary society and this is a timely moment for us to examine the roots of this debate. The White season is a complex look at how life has changed for the white working class in Britain. It will enable the audience to consider the views and circumstances of people who have a strong point of view and join in the debate, both online with the BBC and in their own homes and communities."
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