Esc & Ctrl
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In Esc & Ctrl: Stories About People Trying to Control the Internet, with searing interviews, unravelling mysteries and some great fun along the way, Jon Ronson is setting off on an adventure that may mean you'll never look at your mouse in the same way again.
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Season 1
The Search for Omer Gershon
Jon Ronson starts looking into a man named Marc Pax, who posted a video on YouTube about experiencing homophobia when advocating gay rights. With it being discovered that this man was not actually Marc Pax. Jon Ronson tries to find out what are the true intentions behind this suspicious video. And it seems that there is a much bigger picture.
Astroturfing
Wendell Potter speaks about a patient named Nataline Sarkisyan, who battled with Leukemia back in 2007 whilst CIGNA refused to provide a needed liver transplant.
Two Weeks Later
Omar Gershon faked a video posted on YouTube, in which a man named Marc Pax claimed to experience homophobia when trying to join the Gaza Flotilla. Exploring Tel Aviv, Jon Ronson speaks with members of Latma Studios, the Jerusalem Post and the Israeli government, but it seems Omar Gershon's whereabouts is unknown by these.
Egypt's Arab Spring
Talking to the telecommunications company Vodafone, it appears that during the Arab Spring uprising, the government requested for the internet to be shut down.
Friday
Jon Ronson visits Patrice Wilson, a man who was responsible for the YouTube music hit 'Friday' by Rebecca Black. The video achieved over 200m views, and he believes he can do it again. Jon Ronson is treated to a track made by Patrice Wilson just for him.
Twitter Bots
Jon Ronson visits web analyst Tim Hwang (Web Ecology Project), who along with his colleagues has developed bots for the social media service Twitter. The bots generate random tweets in an experiment to see if they could steer the conversation amongst real human tweeters.
JON VS JON
The spam bot was created by academics formerly at Warwick University. Jon Ronson discusses his frustration with the fact many of the tweets seem plausible, even though they are about things he would never talk about himself. With the creators of this account refusing to take it down, it seems the only way to resolve this is by meeting them.
Patrice Wilson Follow-Up
Patrice Wilson was the mastermind behind the YouTube music hit 'Friday' by Rebecca Black. Jon Ronson is treated to a second track made by Patrice Wilson just for him. This time Jon Ronson decides to go ahead and shoot a music video with Patrice.
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About Esc & Ctrl
In Esc & Ctrl: Stories About People Trying to Control the Internet, with searing interviews, unravelling mysteries and some great fun along the way, Jon Ronson is setting off on an adventure that may mean you'll never look at your mouse in the same way again. Across 1 season and 13 episodes.
Esc & Ctrl Cast and Characters
The cast features Jon Ronson (as Presenter). Their performances are a major reason Esc & Ctrl has built such a passionate audience.
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Esc & Ctrl flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Esc & Ctrl have?
Esc & Ctrl has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Who is in the cast of Esc & Ctrl?
The main cast includes Jon Ronson.
Is Esc & Ctrl available in English?
Yes — Esc & Ctrl was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Esc & Ctrl released?
Esc & Ctrl first aired in 2011.
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How many seasons and episodes does Esc & Ctrl have?
Esc & Ctrl currently has 1 season and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Esc & Ctrl about?
In Esc & Ctrl: Stories About People Trying to Control the Internet, with searing interviews, unravelling mysteries and some great fun along the way, Jon Ronson is setting off on an adventure that may mean you'll never look at your mouse in the same way again. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is Esc & Ctrl originally available?
Esc & Ctrl was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Esc & Ctrl first released?
Esc & Ctrl first premiered on September 11, 2011 (2011). The series has since concluded its run.
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