Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | \u00a33,217,740: An Average Murder | 20240304 | 20240305 (R4) | In a world in thrall to data, it's possible to run a cost-benefit analysis on anything – including life itself. Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth, exploring what we lose and gain by leaving the judgements that matter up to cold logic. The cost of crime to society is illuminated by figures calculated for a range of offenses. But how can we measure the cost of a promising life cut short? Abridged by Laurence Wareing Journalist Jenny Kleeman meets the people who decide what we're worth. Jenny Kleeman takes us to meet the people who decide what our lives are actually worth. Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth. |
| 02 | \u00a313,750: Biological Parenthood | 20240305 | 20240306 (R4) | In a world in thrall to data, it's possible to run a cost-benefit analysis on anything – including life itself. Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth, exploring what we lose and gain by leaving the judgements that matter up to cold logic. As increasing numbers struggle with fertility issues, Kleeman explores the financial hurdles that stand between some people and their dream of biological parenthood. Abridged by Laurence Wareing Jenny Kleeman meets some of the people priced out of having a baby. Jenny Kleeman takes us to meet the people who decide what our lives are actually worth. Journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman explores the financial barriers around fertility treatment as she meets some of those priced out of having a baby. |
| 03 | $2,000-3,000: Silicon Valley Philanthropy | 20240306 | 20240307 (R4) | In a world in thrall to data, it's possible to run a cost-benefit analysis on anything – including life itself. Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth, exploring what we lose and gain by leaving the judgements that matter up to cold logic. Journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman maps out the charitable trend taking Silicon Valley by storm – Effective Altruism. Abridged by Laurence Wareing Jenny Kleeman makes an eye-opening journey into the world of Effective Altruism. Jenny Kleeman takes us to meet the people who decide what our lives are actually worth. Journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman explores the charitable movement taking Silicon Valley by storm – Effective Altruism. |
| 04 | \u00a320-\u00a330,000 Per Year: The National Health Service | 20240307 | 20240308 (R4) | In a world in thrall to data, it's possible to run a cost-benefit analysis on anything – including life itself. Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth, exploring what we lose and gain by leaving the judgements that matter up to cold logic. Kleeman explores the process by which NHS budgets are allocated – and meets some of the people who found their lives changed by the stroke of a pen. Abridged by Laurence Wareing Who decides how the NHS budget is split between different health conditions? Jenny Kleeman takes us to meet the people who decide what our lives are actually worth. Journalist and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman explores the sensitive issue of how NHS budgets are split between different health conditions. |
| 05 | $368,901: The Average Ransom Demand | 20240308 | 20240309 (R4) | In a world in thrall to data, it's possible to run a cost-benefit analysis on anything – including life itself. Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth, exploring what we lose and gain by leaving the judgements that matter up to cold logic. Kleeman meets an unlikely hostage negotiator and relates the tense tale of a modern-day kidnap. Abridged by Laurence Wareing Jenny Kleeman dips a toe into the lucrative world of modern-day piracy. Jenny Kleeman takes us to meet the people who decide what our lives are actually worth. Journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman relates the tense tale of a hostage negotiation. |