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The Mayfair Set

Season 1 Episode 3: Destroy the Technostructure

The rise of corporate raiding in America, fueled by Reagan's deregulation of capital markets, sparked a wave of downsizing, junk bond deals, and insider trading, ultimately leading to severe legal consequences.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Who Pays Wins

1. Who Pays Wins

Aired: Jul 18, 1999

Next episode: David Stirling, the founder of SAS, attempts to boost Britain's...

Episode 2 Entrepreneur Spelt S.P.I.V.

2. Entrepreneur Spelt S.P.I.V.

Aired: Jul 25, 1999

Corporate moguls orchestrate strategic share acquisitions, aggressive takeove...

Episode 3 Destroy the Technostructure

3. Destroy the Technostructure

Aired: Aug 1, 1999

The rise of corporate raiding in America, fueled by Reagan's deregulation of ...

Episode 4 Twilight of the Dogs

4. Twilight of the Dogs

Aired: Aug 8, 1999

The corrupt elite of 1970s London, once revered for their power and prestige,...

Creators

Annabel Hobley

Annabel HobleyDirector

Info about The Mayfair Set

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary