The Secret Rulers of the World
The Secret Rulers of the World was first shown on Channel 4 in April 2001. The five-part documentary series accompanied creator Jon Ronson's book 'Them: Adventures with Extremists', which covered similar topics and described many of the same episodes. Both the series and book detail Ronson's encounters following theorists and activists residing outside political, religious, and sociological norms.
First Aired
April 29, 2001
Last Aired
May 27, 2001
Original Language
en
Popularity
1
Type
Miniseries
Production Companies
World of Wonder
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
The Secret Rulers of the World is a five-part documentary series, produced by World of Wonder Productions and written, directed by, and featuring Jon Ronson. The series was first shown on British Channel 4 in April and May 2001. The series details Ronson's encounters with conspiracy theorists. It accompanies Ronson's book "Them: Adventures with Extremists", which covers similar topics and describes many of the same events which seem to be manifesting before our very eyes 21 years later.
Cast
Jon Ronson
Narrator (voice)
Alex E. Jones
Self – Radio Talk Show Host
Jack McLamb
Self – Police Against the New World Order, Self – Ex-Police Officer, Family Friend
David Icke
Self – Conspiracy Investigator
Timothy McVeigh
Self (archive footage)
Gail Gans
Self – Anti-Defamation League
Rachel Weaver
Self
Randy Weaver
Self – Rachel's Father
Richard Butler
Self – Founder, Aryan Nations
Linda Eckstrom
Self – Neighbor
Mike Johnson
Self – US Marshal in Charge of the State of Idaho
Bill Maher
Self (archive footage)
