When is Dispatches: Secrets of Coca-Cola on Channel 4 tonight, who is presenter Antony Barnett and what’s it about?
CHANNEL 4’s Dispatches is back – and this week they’re investigating one of the biggest corporations in the world.
The latest episode is focusing on Coca-Cola and their fight against the incoming sugar tax.
From when it airs, to what the episode’s all about, here’s everything you need to know about Dispatches: Secrets of Coca-Cola…
What is Dispatches: Secrets of Coca-Cola all about?
Channel 4’s latest investigation is all about the impending sugar tax regulations.
It looks at how multinational beverage corporation Coca-Cola has dealt with the incoming legislation.
In response to the new laws, Dispatches has revealed that a Coke executive has boasted that there is already “a campaign is underway to build a case against the tax”.
The documentary accuses Coca-Cola bosses of holding private meetings with influential civil servant Sir Jeremy Heywood and Tory Treasury Secretary David Gauke in attempt to repeal the tax.
If the sugar tax is passed successfully, there is expected to be a 24p price hike on a litre bottle of Coke by the end of 2018.
What are The Coke Files?
The show also draws on The Coke Files, which is information taken from leaked Coca-Cola e-mails.
In the private correspondence, there is evidence of communication between the corporation, academics and scientists.
After reading these messages, Dispatches have questioned whether or not global companies are going to respect Britain’s sugar tax.
Who is Antony Barnett?
The show will be presented by reporter Antony Barnett, who presents all the evidence.
Channel 4 have been helped by the award-winning journalist with their Dispatches investigations since 2007.
His previous documentaries cover topics including politics, sport and religion.
Before joining the Dispatches team, Antony was the Investigations Editor for The Observer.
The worked at the publication for more than 13 years, holding a number of different roles including Industrial Correspondent and Public Affairs Editor.
What time is Dispatches: Secrets of Coca-Cola on TV?
Secrets of Coca-Cola is on Monday 27 March at 8pm on Channel 4.
It will also air immediately after on Channel 4+1.
Those who miss out on the programme can tune into the online catch up service All 4 along with previous episodes of the show.
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